Senior Dog Health Conditions (21)
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Help Your Sick or Senior Pet Feel Better
By Dr. Marty Becker, Nov 6, 2013We all know how hard it is to see pain, illness, or just the aches and stiffness of old age affect someone we love. That’s just as true when it’s our pets who are suffering — they… Full Article ›
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Should You Give Your Aging Pet Supplements?
By Dr. Marty Becker, Sep 12, 2013As people get older, I’ve noticed that they become more interested in supplements. Seems as soon as you get your AARP card, you start gulping down vitamins like there’s no tomorrow,… Full Article ›
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5 Health Problems Dog Owners Ignore (And Why You Need to Deal With Them Right Now)
By Dr. Marty Becker, Jun 19, 2013People who know me even a little bit know I’m a detail-oriented person. I really do sweat the small stuff, and I think that’s a trait you want in a health care provider. When I’m… Full Article ›
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Sometimes Dog Owners' Lives Are Meant to Intersect
By Dr. Mary Fuller, Jan 16, 2013I didn’t meet Frances and her dog, Juno, in an exam room. It was on the shores of a city lake, where she cradled her Border Collie on a park bench. Something about the way Frances held her… Full Article ›
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Teach Your Dog to Wear a Lifting Harness
By Mikkel Becker, Apr 10, 2013Mobility slings and lifting harnesses can be used to help pets with physical challenges stay active, whether it’s assisting a dog to go outside or helping him maneuver up the stairs. Before… Full Article ›
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What's the Deal With . . . Older Pets Who Have Trouble Walking?
By Colleen Oakley, Jul 27, 2012Does your older kitty have a little less spring in his step? Does it take a tad longer these days for your senior pup to lumber down the street on his nightly stroll? Common Causes… Full Article ›
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How Do I Find Hospice Care for My Pet?
By Dr. Marty Becker, Apr 18, 2013Q. Where can I find resources on hospice options for my sick, elderly Bernese Mountain Dog? A. Start the discussion of end-of-life care with your pet’s veterinarian. In recent years,… Full Article ›
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3 Things Every Owner Needs to Know About Senior Pet Health
By Denise Maher, Jun 28, 2012When it comes to healthy aging in pets, functional age — how young an animal acts, feels and performs — is actually more important than chronological age, or how long your dog or cat has… Full Article ›
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Dealing With Canine Arthritis
Nov 30, 2012If your dog seems lazy or is reluctant to run or play or even get out of bed, especially the day after exercising, he may be suffering from arthritis. Other signs can include stiffness when… Full Article ›
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Common Health Conditions in Senior Dogs
Jan 30, 2013As with people, certain diseases become more likely as dogs age. Kidney disease, heart disease, cancer and diabetes are among the ones that are of greatest concern. Cancer Cancer is a… Full Article ›
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Common Behavior Problems in Senior Dogs
Jan 17, 2013Older dogs, like older people, may experience sensory or cognitive losses. Fortunately, dogs deal well with these changes — better, in fact, than most people do. The most common sensory… Full Article ›
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What You Need to Know About Inflammation and Arthritis in Dogs
By Dr. Mary Fuller , May 18, 2012Osteoarthritis, or degenerative joint disease, is a painful, progressive and irreversible condition that's estimated to affect 20 percent of all dogs. It can involve one or more joints,… Full Article ›