Dogs are a significant part of the family and need just as much comfort as anyone else who resides in your home. That means they need a durable bed that helps them drift off into a deep sleep every ...

If an elderly dog ends up in an animal shelter, it is not good news. A 12-year-old dog with cancer is considered unadoptable, and shelters will most often put them down. “Amazingly, people take their ...

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Unlike puppies, older dogs don’t arrive as blank slates. They may have learned bad habits from inconsistent training or carry trauma from unknown past experiences—harsh punishment, car accidents, or ...

Pete Thorne Wide eyes and floppy tongues aren't just the business of puppies. A Canadian photographer is proving that senior dogs are just as adorable as younger pups in his portrait series "Old ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Jen Reeder is an award-winning journalist who specializes in pets. Achilles, a 10-year-old boxer mix, found himself up for ...

When it comes to adopting a dog, puppies tend to steal the spotlight because they're small, playful, friendly, and of course, irresistibly cute. Many adopters also assume that the younger the pup, the ...

The calculation of seven dog years to one human year is a common and persistent myth regarding dog age. According to the American Veterinary Medical Association, 15 human years is equal to the first ...

A senior dog's no-nonsense approach to puppy training has delighted viewers online after a viral TikTok video captured the moment they helped their younger sibling follow a basic command. The video, ...

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, SheKnows may receive an affiliate commission. Senior dogs deserve the finest, most comfortable things in ...

On Christmas Eve, staff at an animal shelter were met with a heartbreaking sight: a 14-year-old dog named Nena left outside, ...

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, SheKnows may receive an affiliate commission. When selecting a bed for an older dog, veterinarians note that ...