As the parent of a senior dog, the slightest change can raise a red flag. But noticing your dog turn their nose up at their food bowl is absolutely heart-wrenching. Appetite changes are a common ...

Dear Eric: I am in my 70s so I should know better. Almost two years ago I had to put my 13-year-old Yorkshire terrier named Shorty to sleep. This broke my heart. Within a couple of months, I decided ...

Q: Why do animals sneeze? A: Sometimes it’s amazing how similar humans and animals really are. Our pets often sneeze for the same reasons we do. First of all, our nasal passages are incredibly similar ...

This story, “Lingering Greatness,” appeared in the January 1985 issue of Outdoor Life. The last half of December had been much colder than usual, and early January wasn’t much better. After finally ...

While browsing through the Boulder Bookstore in my hometown a few weeks ago, I saw a most wonderful and inspirational book by photographer Jane Sobel Klonsky called Unconditional: Older Dogs, Deeper ...

Senior dogs are often overlooked in shelters since many people gravitate toward playful puppies. However, one woman recently changed her fostering plans after meeting an elderly dog with a ...