Senior Dogs (25)
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Home Sweet Dog: The Little Things We Do to Make Life Comfortable for Fido
By Petside.com, Apr 23, 2013I cleaned my house a few days ago. As always, I stripped the dark brown sheet and towel off the couch so I could put them in the wash. Yes, the sheet and towel off the couch. Sheeting up… 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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I'm Leaving for College — How Can I Help My Senior Dog Adjust?
By Dr. Marty Becker, Apr 16, 2013Q. I have a 13-year-old Miniature Poodle named Sammy. He gets along well with everyone but is very attached to me and often won't eat when I'm away. I am about to leave for college. How can I… Full Article ›
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The Things We Do for Love: "I Take My Dog Golfing"
By Caroline Golon, Sep 20, 2012Caroline Golon, the human behind popular humor blog Romeo the Cat, shares stories of pet owners who have gone the extra mile for their pets in this series, The Things We Do for Love. As… Full Article ›
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Simple Changes Roll Back the Clock for an Older Dog
By Dr. Marty Becker, Apr 16, 2013It used to be that anything wrong with an older dog was just assumed to be part of being “old.” Even the most loving and attentive pet owners didn’t realize there could be ways… Full Article ›
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Teach Your Dog to Ride in a Stroller
By Mikkel Becker, Apr 10, 2013Imagine peering into a stranger's stroller and seeing not the expected baby but a 30-pound ball of fur, sharp canines and a wagging tail peering back at you. While a dog riding in a stroller may… Full Article ›
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Work With Your Veterinarian to Make Your Senior Pet's Golden Years Healthy
By Dr. Marty Becker, Apr 16, 2013When you have an older pet, the most important thing to remember is this: Dying isn’t optional, but suffering often can be. In other words, don’t assume that a sick or elderly… Full Article ›
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Teach Your Dog to Wear Clothes
By Mikkel Becker, Apr 10, 2013The more dogs are integrated into our families, the more we humanize them, often treating them like hairy children rather than descendants of wolves. In fact, it’s no longer unusual to see… Full Article ›
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Is Your Dog Going Deaf or Blind? Teaching New Command Cues Can Help The Transition
By Mikkel Becker, Jun 13, 2012The world changes dramatically for a dog who suddenly loses one of his senses. Our family’s Golden Retriever, Shakira, recently became blind from a devastating disorder that rapidly wiped… Full Article ›
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Pudgy Senior Dogs: How to Get Them in Shape
By Linda Fiorella, Jun 8, 2012Calories in versus calories out. It's pretty basic stuff, really. Of course, the equation gets a bit complicated when your plump pet lives to beg for treats. Add to that the aches and chronic… Full Article ›
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Teach Your Senior Dog to Use a Ramp or Stairs
By Mikkel Becker, Apr 10, 2013It's important to practice obedience work and tricks with senior pets, but it is also essential to train your canine to cope with the aging process. This involves both lifestyle changes and… 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 ›