If your senior dog has started pacing at night, staring blankly at walls, or forgetting where their water bowl is, you're not imagining things—and you're not alone. Cognitive decline affects up to 35 percent of dogs over age eight, yet many pet parents don't recognize the early warning signs until the condition has progressed significantly. This episode breaks down exactly how to identify cognitive dysfunction in aging dogs, what's actually happening in their brains, and the practical management strategies that can genuinely improve quality of life for both you and your beloved companion.

• The DISHAAL acronym helps you spot the seven major signs of canine cognitive dysfunction: Disorientation, changed Interactions, Sleep-wake disturbances, House soiling, Activity changes, Anxiety, and Learning/memory deficits.

• Man ...