Situations change, and sometimes you find your family going their separate ways. These scenarios can be tricky in themselves, but where pets are involved, it’s even more challenging. If you find ...

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If you’ve ever noticed your friend’s tiny Chihuahua still bouncing around well into its teens while your neighbor’s Great Dane started slowing down after just a few years, you’re not imagining things.

When you hear about “science focused on how dogs can live their best lives with us” it sounds like an imaginary job made up by a child. However, the field of animal welfare science is real and ...

This is an updated version of a story first published on March 22, 2026. The original video can be viewed here. Everyone knows the old adage about dogs being man's best friend, but you may not know ...

We asked scientists from the Dog Aging Project for practical tips to improve your dog’s lifespan—from what to feed them to exactly how often they need a walk. Dog owners take their pets for a swim at ...

It was personal when Pat Schultz enrolled her German shepherd-poodle mix in the Dog Aging Project. Her husband was suffering from Alzheimer's at the time, and the project her dog was participating in ...