Has your dog been complaining about the pains of growing older? Probably not. But were you aware that large breed dogs are considered to be in their “senior” years around the age of six and small breed dogs hit their…
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Food is a critical aspect of maintaining a diabetic dog’s health, and that means the type of food he eats, the amount and even the timing. Diabetic dogs don’t tend to eat too much, in fact most senior dog parents…
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I wanted to start off by mentioning something I wasn’t aware of, but which I find surprising, and quite honestly a little disturbing. Whereas medication is dosed according to size/weight of your dog, vaccinations are not. Whatever dose is…
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No, your dog is never too old to walk. Now that we’ve established that, there’s a lot to discuss. We’re going to talk about things like: ♦ Can you walk a dog too much? ♦ How far should you walk…
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I’m going to be sharing 22 tips for helping your old dog put on weight, but before we get started, you need to know the reason for the weight loss. If you already know, feel free to skip to the…
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It is normal for young dogs to lose baby teeth, and fairly common (but not normal) for senior dogs to lose them. When this happens in an old dog it is a sign of dental disease, and needs to be…
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Whether your old dog is as energetic as ever, or he’s slowing down due to health challenges, they all need a happy and good quality life. Here’s what you can do to make that happen, and be sure to read…
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Sharing your life with a dog is expensive. Sharing it with a diabetic dog even more so. They need insulin, syringes, test strips, glucose testing and special food. Diabetic dog food is expensive because of the extensive testing and monitoring…
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Just like humans have strokes, dogs can as well. I know how scary that thought is, but just because it can happen does not mean it will happen to your dog. The best way to help is to be…
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If you’ve ever had your dog and home infested with fleas, you know how important prevention is. Flea collars are one type of treatment option, very convenient and long lasting. The question is though, are flea collars safe for our…
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