A new hope for dogs with dementia: Researchers explore gene therapy

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What happened

The moment Kate Heath saw her 12-year-old pug, Ivy, sitting silently and staring at a wall, she knew something was wrong.

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  • The moment Kate Heath saw her 12-year-old pug, Ivy, sitting silently and staring at a wall, she knew something was wrong.
  • Reported by Phys.org and published Wed, 07 Oct 2026 17:00:14 UTC.

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