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Like humans, pet dogs grow old. Not all deterioration has to accepted as inevitable. Older dogs are fine pets and their aging process can be made more comfortable.

Dogs can suffer from arthritis just as humans can and the effects can be just as debilitating, but proper treatment can dramatically improve quality of life.

Canine massage ranges from an affectionate home-based rubdown to a series of complex techniques performed by a skilled therapist.

Today, thanks to new medicines, technology, and better education for pet owners, dogs are living longer than ever. Canines, just like humans, face changes as they age.

Chanel, a Dachshund mix, lived to age 21; Bluey, an Australian cattle dog, lived to age 29. Here's how to help your senior dog live longer.

What happens when a senior dog and a senior citizen find each other? Find out in this inspiring, heart-warming story told from the point of view of a dog called Jessie.

When a dog develops neurological disease that is not easily diagnosed, a visit to a veterinary neurologist may be suggested. How to know when this is the right decision.

'Pilots N Paws' is a website which enables those who rescue or foster animals to get together with pilots willing to assist with transportation.

Everyone loves a dog whose good with kids, but what are some specific indicators to look for? There is more to the temperament of a dog than age and breeding.

Laryngeal paralysis is becoming a common problem with today's cats and dogs.

Oprah rescued two Cocker Spaniel puppies named Ivan and Sadie from the PAWS shelter in Chicago. Oprah's dog Ivan died of Parvo, and Sadie is now sick with Parvovirus.

Many people choose to have more then one dog at a time; however, there are things to consider before taking the plunge and purchasing a second or third dog.

Adopting a shelter dog has many benefits. You'll save a life. You can adopt an already-trained dog. And you'll know your dog's adult temperament and personality.

An array of illnesses and conditions can trigger coughing in dogs, and some causes of coughing can be life-threatening, so prompt diagnosis and treatment is key.