Dogs perform a variety of integral roles in our society, engaging in work ranging from
assistance (eg service dogs, guide dogs) and therapy to detection (eg search and rescue …

Many dogs and cats are affected by chronic diseases that significantly impact their health
and welfare and relationships with humans. Some of these diseases can be challenging to …

Human cognition is believed to be unique in part because of early-emerging social skills for
cooperative communication. 1 Comparative studies show that at 2.5 years old, children …

Cognitive sex differences have been reported in several vertebrate species, mostly in spatial
abilities. Here, I review evidence of sex differences in a family of general cognitive functions …

Background: Aging dogs may suffer from canine cognitive dysfunction syndrome (CCDS), a
condition in which cognitive decline is associated with amyloid pathology and cortical …

Nutritional needs and health outcomes of ageing cats and dogs: is it time for updated
nutrient guidelines? | Animal Frontiers | Oxford Academic Skip to Main Content …

Although we know that dogs evolved from wolves, it remains unclear how domestication
affected dog cognition. One hypothesis suggests dog domestication altered social …

Dogs' special relationship with humans not only makes them ubiquitous in our lives, but
working dogs specifically perform essential functions for us such as sniffing out bombs and …

Background Elderly people with presbycusis are at higher risk for dementia and depression
than the general population. There is no information regarding consequences of …

Dogs have a special place in human history as the first domesticated species and play
important roles in many cultures around the world. However, their role in scientific studies …