Health Issues

Old Dog Incontinence

Old dog incontinence is more common in spayed females, but leaky plumbing can affect dogs of both sexes. It also has lots of different causes, treatments & management options. For example, your old dog might […]

Health Issues

Pain Relief For Senior Dogs

Choosing the right dog pain relief is an important part of helping your pet heal and feel better. Pain can be the result of a number of different conditions, and it’s important to know how […]

Dog Illnesses

Treating Arthritis In Senior Dogs

When it comes to treating arthritis in senior dogs, giving anti-inflammatory drugs and pain-killers are often the first things that come to mind. But arthritis relief for dogs comes in many different forms, and there […]

Health Issues

How To Keep Weight on an Older Dog

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 […]

Health Issues

The story of Knox, a dog with IVDD

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 […]

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Dog Behavior & Training

How Old Is My Dog?

Wondering ‘Exactly how old IS my dog?’ isn’t unusual for the owners of canine seniors. As this site is all about caring for older dogs, I thought it would be a good idea to add […]

Health Issues

Anesthesia and Older Dogs

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 […]

Products & Supplies

Best Dog Incontinence Products

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: […]