For 15 years, Coeli Fortun’s life had been intertwined with that of her beloved shih tzu, Manolo. When Fortun first laid eyes on him, she was just 14, and Manolo wasn’t even supposed to be up for ...

Dog dementia is not a rare curiosity, it is a common age-related brain disease that quietly affects a large share of senior pets. As dogs live longer, more families are discovering that their ...

A startling number of older dogs are starting to show signs of a disease that displays symptoms similar to dementia and Alzheimer's in humans. It's called Canine Cognitive Dysfunction, or CCD. Medical ...

Not so good news for man’s best friend. While our furry companions may be living longer, they also face a higher risk of developing harmful conditions, like “dog dementia.” And just like in humans, ...

The 29-year-old, now living in Toronto, tells PEOPLE he was “goofy and silly, with his tongue always sticking out, and he had a way of making everyone around him smile” On Oct. 2, 2025, Fortun had to ...