Quick Take Achieving a calmer, organized nervous system in dogs requires scent-based activities instead of routine physical exertion. Standard 6-foot leashes create constant stop-start conflict that ...

Have you ever heard of the gut-brain axis in domestic pets? As its name suggests, this two-way network links the gut with the brain, or the enteric nervous system with the central nervous system. The ...

We often measure the success of a walk by how many miles were covered, how fast the pace was, and whether our dog maintained ...

Canine meningoencephalitis and central nervous system disorders comprise a complex group of inflammatory conditions affecting the brain, spinal cord, and meninges. These disorders often manifest with ...

Canine distemper might sound like a relic of the past, but don’t be fooled — it’s still pretty common, especially among unvaccinated dogs. This highly contagious virus can wreak havoc on a dog’s ...