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Mobility Tips and Tricks for Senior Dogs

Published on March 18, 2021

Whether it be an old Great Dane who has trouble getting up on a slippery floor or a graying Chihuahua who finds it difficult to jump up on the bed, many of our aging pups struggle with mobility. Decreased mobility can be a huge factor in decreased quality of life for our senior dogs. The tips and tricks in this blog post are meant to give you several tools to support and aid your elderly dog’s mobility. This isn’t an exhaustive overview of the topic.

Celebrating the International Day of Women and Girls in Science

Published on February 11, 2021

The International Day of Women and Girls in Science was established by the United Nations…

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Inside the End of Life Survey

Published on January 28, 2021

In a post entitled Navigating End-of-Life Care and Decision Making, Dr. Lisa Moses, a veterinarian…

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Navigating End-of-Life Care and Decision Making

Published on January 14, 2021

At the Dog Aging Project, we’re trying to learn about all stages of a dog’s life. There is so much we don’t know but want to explore. One area that needs more study is end-of-life care. How do various health conditions impact a dog’s final days? What influences quality of life? How do dog owners navigate the complicated decision-making on behalf of their beloved dogs? At the Dog Aging Project, we believe that these issues are a really important part of the human-dog story.

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One Study or Many? Cohorts in the Dog Aging Project

Published on January 8, 2021

The Dog Aging Project is a long-term research project. We’re building a canine knowledge base using critical information provided by community scientists, who participate in what we call the Longitudinal Study of Companion Dogs.