Senior Dogs
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3.9K7Consider In-Home Euthanasia When the Time Comes for Your Old Dog
I can’t think of a more sad time in my life than when I’ve had to put a dog to sleep. The...
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4.7K1How To Groom a Long-Haired Old Dog
Does your old dog seem like she doesn’t like to go to the groomer? Or, if you groom her at home, does...
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5.9K1When is My Dog Eligible for a Doggie-AARP Card?
Just before I turned 50 years old I started getting solicitations to join AARP. That’s how I knew I was entering my...
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12.5K1Prostate Cancer in Male Dogs
As dogs age they suffer many of the same health conditions as people. One of those conditions is an enlarged prostate, which...
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34.4K4Getting a New Puppy with an Older Dog
So you’re thinking about getting a new puppy with an older dog in the house and wondering how your old dog will...
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12.8K2VIDEO: Old Dog Illness Symptoms
When your old dog circles in one direction, loses her balance, falls over or her eyes dart back and forth, it can...
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Idiopathic Vestibular Disease In Old Dogs
There’s a condition that affects old dogs called Idiopathic Vestibular Disease. The symptoms are scary. Your dog is unsteady and may even...
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Nurturing an Old Dog
As our pets age we want to make their golden years truly golden. But sometimes the way we show them love is...
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40.4K9Common Behavioral Changes In Old Dogs
Your dog is aging and he isn’t acting normal. You aren’t sure whether he’s just getting old and cranky or if something’s...
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3.5K2How To Train An Old Dog
Maybe you’re thinking of adopting an old dog but are concerned that she hasn’t been trained. Don’t buy into the old adage...
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3.1K1Ensure Your Pet Lives Comfortably During the Senior Life Stage
If you’re like me, it breaks your heart to see your old dog suffering, yet you feel helpless in terms of improving...
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Cataracts in Old Dogs Eyes
The good news is that cataracts in old dogs’ eyes, when caught early enough, may be treated. The bad news is, if...
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3.2K1Incontinence in Older Dogs
Whether we’re talking about our parents or our pets, one of the most common aspects of aging is the deterioration of muscle/strength....
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Caring For A Senior Dog With Osteoarthritis
You swore to be with your dog through thick and thin, and now you’re dog is older and ridden with osteoarthritis. Your...
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Recognizing Disease Symptoms to Maintain Senior Dog Health
If you are the owner of an older dog that has been healthy up to, say 6 years of age, you will...
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4.7K9As Your Dog Ages Feed Him a Good Diet For an Old Dog
Just like people, as dogs age so does the need to adjust their diet. They aren’t as active, their digestive track slows...
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3.5K1Can Dogs Get Alzheimer’s?
If, like me, you have a senior dog that’s starting to show signs of aging (though I would never tell her that!)...
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5.4K2Tips for Living with a Senior Dog
With the passing of years with your dog, there will come a time when you start to notice your dog is aging....
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4.5K1What Changes To Expect As Your Dog Gets Older
Like people, not all dogs age equally or are considered “seniors” at the same time. But, a good rule of thumb, besides...
