Shorter front leg steps in dogs may signal early dementia, study suggests
Research featured in 'Frontiers in Veterinary Science' indicates that when dogs take shorter steps with their front legs, it could be a sign of developing dementia. According to researchers, a reduction in stride length is also observed in humans with dementia as their cognitive health declines. These physical changes are caused by the degradation of the brain's cerebellum and frontal cortex, which are responsible for overseeing and organizing movement.
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