Dog Has Trouble Getting Up But Walks Fine – Our Senior Dog’s Journey Yesterday, my dog came out of his physical therapy session with a festive halloween bandana tied around his neck. He looked so cute and it occured to me "hey, I know this bandana" it's the same one... View Post...
Arthritis and other conditions that affect a pet’s mobility are more common when your dog is a senior. Even dogs that had orthopedic diseases diagnosed earlier in life (such asluxating patellaorligament tears), might start to have trouble with those joints as other age-related conditions develo...
a senior dog. The main problem with many older dogs is that they tend to forget to drink, or, due to arthritis or joint pain, they have trouble getting up and moving around, so they avoid going to the water bowl. Even a mild state of dehydration can be dangerous for a senior dog....
Getting older is as hard on your senior dog as it is on you. One of the best things you can do for your aging pup is to take them for regular wellness checks every six months to screen for these common health problems. Keeping an eye on themat home and reporting any unusual behaviors...
Physically, small dogs like Chihuahuas age more slowly than big dogs, meaning that they can potentially live well into their teens. From around 11 years old onwards they are considered a senior dog. In this stage of their life, the care they need is changes distinctly from the care they ...
Tip: If you’re having trouble sticking to a regular routine here’s some tips on motivating yourself to walk the dog.3. Take It Slow When Starting a New RoutineWhen it comes to exercising a senior dog remember to take it slow when starting a new routine. Like us, our dogs can over...
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Use a harness to help your old dog walk.Dogs who suffer from arthritis or other joint problems may have trouble getting up and walking. For these situations, we recommend ahandled harnessthat you can hold to help distribute your dog’s weight and help them walk. ...
Changes in Hearing -You can tell if you dog's hearing isn't as sharp as it used to be if he doesn't respond to his name or verbal commands; in some cases, a dog that is having trouble with hearing may bark more than normal. As your dog approaches the 8 to 9 year mark, it ...
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