Articles by Dr. Winnie, Veterinarian

As dogs grow older, they sometimes start engaging in a behavior that leaves their owners scratching their heads: licking everything from the carpet to the furniture. You find yourself wondering, “Why is my dog licking […]

It can be difficult to keep weight on an older dog for several reasons, including poor appetite, poor digestive function, loss of muscle mass, slowing metabolism and more. However, Illness/disease can cause sudden, significant or sustained […]

IVDD experiences in dogs can vary significantly. Intervertebral Disc Disease is caused either by the degeneration of discs between the vertebrae due to aging, or by trauma to these discs (caused by an accident/exercise/trauma). Long-bodied […]

Anesthesia and older dogs can be a worrying combination for senior pet parents. As Fido of Fifi ages, the chances of their needing surgery for an illness/injury/dental or other issue rises – but so can […]

Dog incontinence products are designed to make life with a leaky-dog easier for everyone. It doesn’t matter whether your dogs’ incontinence is due to injury, illness or age….. the problems it causes are the same: […]

Exercising older dogs is an important part of their daily care, but it can be difficult to know how much is enough – or too much As dog’s age they naturally become less active and […]

Training older dogs is more time-consuming, and often more challenging, than training a puppy – but it’s definitely do-able! The old adage that says ‘You can’t teach an old dog new tricks’ is most definitely […]

Old dog anxiety can come on slowly over time or appear seemingly out of nowhere. It could manifest during the day, or during the night. Even if Fido has always been a confident, happy dog, […]