Activity patterns are associated with fractional lifespan, memory, and gait speed in aged dogs

A Mondino, M Khan, B Case, S Giovagnoli… - Scientific reports, 2023 - nature.com
Maintaining an active lifestyle is considered a hallmark of successful aging. Physical activity
significantly reduces the risk of cognitive decline and Alzheimer's disease in humans …

Differential behavioral aging trajectories according to body size, expected lifespan, and head shape in dogs

B Turcsán, E Kubinyi - GeroScience, 2024 - Springer
The twofold life expectancy difference between dog breeds predicts differential behavioral
and cognitive aging patterns between short-and long-lived dogs. To investigate this …

[HTML][HTML] Dog Aging: A Comprehensive Review of Molecular, Cellular, and Physiological Processes

G Guelfi, C Capaccia, M Tedeschi, A Bufalari… - Cells, 2024 - mdpi.com
The aging process is a multifactorial biological phenomenon starting at birth and persisting
throughout life, characterized by a decline in physiological functions and adaptability. This …

Nutritional needs and health outcomes of ageing cats and dogs: is it time for updated nutrient guidelines?

EN Bermingham, KA Patterson, AK Shoveller… - Animal …, 2024 - academic.oup.com
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 …

[HTML][HTML] Pleiotropic Effects of Resveratrol on Aging-Related Cardiovascular Diseases—What Can We Learn from Research in Dogs?

A Grzeczka, S Graczyk, P Kordowitzki - Cells, 2024 - pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Resveratrol (RES) is a polyphenol with natural anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.
It is found in abundance in plants, ie, grapes and mulberry fruit. In addition, synthetic forms of …

ManyDogs Project: a big team science approach to investigating canine behavior and cognition

D Alberghina, EE Bray, D Buchsbaum, SE Byosiere… - 2023 - digitalcommons.unl.edu
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 …

A randomized, controlled clinical trial demonstrates improved owner-assessed cognitive function in senior dogs receiving a senolytic and NAD+ precursor …

KE Simon, K Russell, A Mondino, CC Yang… - Scientific Reports, 2024 - nature.com
Age-related decline in mobility and cognition are associated with cellular senescence and
NAD+ depletion in dogs and people. A combination of a novel NAD+ precursor and …

[HTML][HTML] The behavioural effect of short-term cognitive and physical intervention therapies in old dogs

Z Bognár, D Szabó, B Turcsán, E Kubinyi - GeroScience, 2024 - Springer
Efforts to counteract age-related decline have resulted in the emergence of various
interventions. However, everyday benefits are rarely reported in elderly people. Dogs …

A preliminary analysis of the effect of individual differences on cognitive performance in young companion dogs

JG Smith, S Krichbaum, L Montgomery, E Cox, JS Katz - Animal Cognition, 2024 - Springer
Many factors influence cognitive performance in dogs, including breed, temperament,
rearing history, and training. Studies in working dog populations have demonstrated age …

Cognitive Changes Associated with Aging and Physical Disease in Dogs and Cats

L Provoost - Veterinary Clinics: Small Animal Practice, 2024 - vetsmall.theclinics.com
Cognition is a process of the mind acquiring knowledge and understanding through sense,
experience, and thought. Cognition is classified as either social or nonsocial. Nonsocial …