Health Issues
All About Weight Gain In Older Dogs
Weight gain in dogs is a huge problem today, and the number of obese dogs is on the increase. According to a recent study conducted by the Association For Pet Obesity Prevention, 53% of dogs […]
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Old Dog Syndrome / Dementia: 7 Things to Know & Tips to Help Your Dog
Just like people, dogs can develop dementia as they grow older. It goes by a lot of names, including Canine Cognitive Dysfunction (CCD) and ‘Old Dog Syndrome’, but the symptoms always resemble Alzheimer’s in humans. […]
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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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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 […]