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Making the decision to euthanize a dog with hemangioscarcoma / spleen tumors can be challenging. It’s a decision that I had to grapple with recently with the owner of Rusty, a 12-year-old black Labrador retriever, […]

Just as with people, there are many illnesses and consequences of aging that can affect our geriatric dogs. While it is important to note changes or problems in dogs of any age, it is even […]

Diabetes mellitus can be a challenging condition for owners to manage in their dog. The need for daily insulin injections and special diets is not only time consuming but also leaves a lot of room […]

Cats that are above 11 years of age are considered elderly or senior cats. With aging, certain physiological and behavioral changes occur in a cat which may result in making them vulnerable to certain diseases. […]

An old dog or a senior dog pooping inside the house isn’t fun for anyone; it creates a nasty mess for owners to clean up and leaves your dog feeling ashamed and embarrassed. No one […]

Nothing remains the way it is. You will find that your dog may start acting differently with old age. If your old or senior dog no longer barks, it’s important to evaluate the situation: the […]

Originated from: A purebred Rottweiler dog and a Pitbull-type dog, nicknamed the Pitweiler Height: Female: 17-20 in.; Male: 18-25 in. Weight: Female: 40-100 lbs.; Male: 40-100 lbs. Energy Level: Bred to work Life Expectancy: 12-15 […]

Chylothorax is a condition characterized by the accumulation of chyle in the thoracic cavity where the heart and lungs are located. Chyle is a type of digestive fluid that is composed of lymph and fats. […]