You may need to modify activity routines to avoid overtaxing an older dog. Seniors may need a slower pace; for example 2 smaller walks per day instead of one longer walk. • Coughing and excessive panting may indicate heart disease. If these symptoms persist even after you've modified your...
Caring for a senior dog is not unlike caring for a younger dog, assuming your pet is in relatively good health. Even if your older dog is showing some of the tougher signs of aging, his care can be made easy and effective with a little bit of planning and by taking preventative measure...
Just like humans, your dog’s brain must be challenged in order to stay strong and healthy. Learning new tricks can be a fun way for your dog to feel like he or she is still agile. Senior dogs may have a harder time learning new things depending on their aging process. Like humans, ...
Control Your Labrador’s Weight. Labradors are prone to obesity, especially as they age. Based on your dog’s exercise level, you may need to adjust the amount of food you feed them to keep them trim and you might want to consider changing your lab to a specially formulatedsenior dog fo...