Health Issues
Is My Dog In Pain?
A dog who is in pain can show a wide variety of symptoms – some are obvious, some are very easy to miss, or misunderstand. Pain is the body’s way of telling us that we need […]
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Health Issues
Intervertebral Disc Disease In Dogs
Intervertebral Disc Disease in dogs (also known as IVDD) can happen at any age, but it’s most often seen in the ‘long-bodied’ breeds. When it appears in older dogs who haven’t previously had any back […]
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Diabetes in Older Dogs
Most often, diabetes in older dogs is identified as Diabetes Mellitus, and happens because your dog’s pancreas becomes unable to produce enough insulin, a hormone essential in maintaining healthy blood sugar levels. Dog diabetes is […]
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Arthritis In Older Dogs: Everything You Need to Know
Arthritis in older dogs is a very common problem. In fact research indicates that approx. 60% of dogs over the age of eight years old are likely to develop arthritic symptoms as they continue to […]
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Older Dog Health Problems
Are you worried that Fido is suffering from older dog health problems? If he’s a large or giant breed and is seven or older, or a small breed who’s over 10, then yes, he could […]