Mind & Senses
Cognitive decline, vision loss and hearing loss in senior pets, and how to adapt daily life around them.
Cognitive Decline in Senior Dogs: What's Normal Aging vs. What Isn't
Some behavior changes in older dogs are ordinary aging. Others are early signs of canine cognitive dysfunction. The difference matters for how you respond.
Vision Loss in Senior Dogs and Cats: What to Change at Home
Gradual vision loss is easy to miss because pets adapt so well, until something in the home changes and they suddenly can't cope.
Hearing Loss in Senior Dogs and Cats: Signs Owners Usually Miss
A pet that stops responding to its name isn't necessarily being stubborn. Hearing loss is gradual, easy to miss, and changes how you should interact day to day.
Cognitive Decline in Senior Cats: A Less-Talked-About Version of a Familiar Problem
Cognitive decline gets discussed constantly for dogs and rarely for cats, even though cats develop a comparable condition that looks different day to day.