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.
MCT Oil for Dogs With Dementia: Does It Actually Help?
MCT oil for dogs with dementia has real research behind it: it feeds the aging brain ketones when it struggles to use glucose. The evidence, dose, and risks.
10 minDog Dementia vs Normal Aging: How to Tell the Difference
Dog dementia vs normal aging: one study found only about 13% of affected dogs diagnosed. The signs that are not just old age, and the DISHAA framework vets use.
9 minDog Pacing at Night: Why It Happens in Old Age and What to Do
Dog pacing at night in old age: the 6 vet-recognized causes, a 3-day diary to find which one, what to do tonight, and when to see a vet.
11 minSundowning in Dogs: 6 Ways to Ease Evening Restlessness
What sundowning in dogs is, why it happens (and worsens in winter), and 6 vet-sourced at-home strategies: routine, light, diet, and prescription help.
10 minThe 4 Stages of Dog Dementia (And What to Expect at Each)
Updated for 2026. The 4 dog dementia stages, mild through end-stage: what each one 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 dog dementia symptoms (canine cognitive dysfunction), organized by the DISHA framework veterinary behaviorists use.
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