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How to Monitor a Senior Dog
Just like humans, dogs are living longer. Medical advancements have allowed us to give our pets healthy, extended lifespans. However, with old age dogs are more prone to an assortment of health problems. Read More »
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How to Care for a Senior Dog
It may seem like your dog was a puppy yesterday. But just like humans, dogs will eventually start to age. You may notice a decline in mental and physical capabilities. And it’s important to keep in mind that small dogs live longer than larg... Read More »
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How to Help Senior Dogs
If you have a senior dog, take your dog for regular visits to the veterinarian. As your dog ages, situations may occur that would go undetected by the average person. Talk to the dog's veterinarian about possible food changes. Some dogs gai... Read More »
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To say you can't teach an old new tricks is not entirely true; you can actually teach a senior dog. In fact, because adult dogs already have bladder control, in many cases they train faster than a puppy. That said, if you expect to successf...
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When you're ready to add a puppy to a family that contains a senior dog, you should carefully consider your senior dog's needs to make sure the fits in. Your senior dog may be grumpy when first meeting the new puppy, but she should eventual...
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Cancer is a leading cause of death among senior dogs. Watching for early symptoms and warning signs in your pet can prevent a cancer from developing and spreading.
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If your senior dog is not eating, you should intervene as soon as possible. When they stop eating, senior dogs can lose weight and health much more quickly than younger dogs. However, unless your dog has a medical condition that has upset h...
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Dogs that are aging have different dietary needs than do puppies or middle-aged dogs, yet their basic food needs are still the same. When your dog gets older, change your dog's diet gradually or your dog might reject the diet changes.
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Whether you want to paper train a senior dog who is having some incontinence trouble, or you are paper training an older dog because you are away too long during the day, it is not difficult if you are consistent with your paper training.
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The death of a senior dog might be expected, but it also might be unexpected. Regardless, you as the owner need to experience letting go of your dog. This can be a very difficult and sensitive process.
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