Cognitive Decline & Dementia
Canine cognitive dysfunction: symptoms organized by the DISHA framework, the four stages of progression, and how to support a dog through each stage.
Dog Dementia vs Normal Aging: How to Tell the Difference
Dog dementia vs normal aging: in one study only about 13% of affected dogs were diagnosed. The signs that are not just old age, the DISHAA framework vets now use, and what else can look like it.
9 minDog Pacing at Night: Why It Happens in Old Age and What to Do
Updated for 2026. Why your senior dog paces at night, the 6 vet-recognized causes, a 3-day diary to identify which one, what to do tonight, and when to see a vet.
11 minSundowning in Dogs: 6 Ways to Ease Evening Restlessness
Updated for 2026. What sundowning in dogs is, why it happens, and the 6 vet-sourced at-home strategies, routine, light, diet, supplements, melatonin, and prescription options.
10 minThe 4 Stages of Dog Dementia (And What to Expect at Each)
Updated for 2026. The 4 stages of dog dementia, mild, moderate, severe, and end-stage. What each stage looks like and how to support your dog through it.
9 minDog Dementia: 12 Symptoms Every Senior Dog Owner Should Know
Updated for 2026. The 12 early symptoms of dog dementia (canine cognitive dysfunction), organized by the DISHA framework veterinary behaviorists use.
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