Q: Our 11-year-old labrador retriever is in good health overall, but over the last few months has started breathing heavily. It is most noticeable while she is at rest and it does not seem to stop her ...

When a dog is nearing the end of its life, small shifts start to appear. Even people who have lived with dogs for years are often surprised by how uneven this stage can feel.

Nearly a week after the canine was hospitalized with stiffness, labored breathing and a fever, his owner shared an Instagram update, writing 'Beacon is home!!' Golden Dog Beacon/Instagram Beacon, the ...