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 […]

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 […]

owner hugging her senior dog
Health Issues

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 […]

Health Issues

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 […]