Health Issues

Older dog heart murmurs, diseases and problems are fairly common, and your senior dog may develop some type of heart disease… eventually. This is because the heart is a very complex organ. As your dog’s […]

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 […]

Weight loss in older dogs can be slow and subtle, or it can be sudden and noticeable. Either way, if you have a dog who is losing weight it’s important to figure out why it’s […]

A variety of medical conditions can cause older dogs to experience sudden seizures seemingly out of the blue. These conditions can range from relatively harmless to life-threatening. It’s also improtant to keep in mind that […]

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 […]

Putting your dog to sleep is one of the hardest decisions of life. The realization that the joyous days with your furry friend might be coming to a conclusion is enormously painful. But as much […]