Category: Health
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Fantastic home remedies for common dog ailments
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Does your old buddy scratch himself constantly, are losing hair, and having raw skin patches all over? No matter how many antibiotics or injections you try, the annoying itch might not go away. The good news is that common ailments like this don’t necessarily merit an expensive trip to the…
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10 Common Dog Ailments and Treatments In The Field
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You can’t be too careful when you take your old buddy on a walk or on a hike in the woods. You should be fully equipped—not just with a first-aid kid, but also with knowledge on how to administer quick treatments for the most common dog ailments. That being said,…
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Diagnosing dog hearing loss: simple but effective techniques
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Common among older dogs who are advancing in age is hearing loss. It’s not always easy to tell if your dog is suffering from dog hearing loss, but the folks at Petside Advisory Board have some simple tips that might help you figure out. Experts agree that making a loud…
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Essence of Alternative Care For Older Dogs
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Do you believe in alternative therapy? There are concrete health benefits in its methods that many people can attest to; some even go as far as to claim that alternative therapy has worked wonders for them. If you’re a fan of it yourself, and would love your senior dog to…
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Keeping Senior Dogs Active in Later Years
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As dogs enter their senior years, you will notice them slow down and tire easily. IN their advanced age, older dogs are susceptible to certain illnesses like arthritis and weakening joints. That being said, keeping senior dogs active is a must. It doesn’t mean that you have to wear down…
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Amazing Alternative Medications For Your Senior Dog
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Believe it or not, we humans can learn a lot from our senior dogs when it comes to medicine, particular the use of plants and essential oils. Herbs have been used for medication since time immemorial—from the Sumerians who used laurel and thyme 5,000 years ago to Ancient Egyptians who…
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Keeping Dog Arthritis At Bay
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20% of dogs suffer from arthritis. The odds are even worse with your older dog, as arthritis is most common among dogs in advanced age. Nobody wants to see their precious dogs stumble and limp about—so before it comes to that, you might want to err on the side of…
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Beat Common Dog Ailments Like Arthritis
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As dogs advance in age, most of them become less playful and active. While most dog owners easily attribute this change to their dogs’ personality changes as they grow old, these symptoms may in fact be a sign of arthritis or degenerative joint disease. One of the most common dog…
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Keeping Your Senior Dog Healthy
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httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ikA0-S0GVnA This video from About.com has some great tips for several items that will help you to keep that old pooch in tip-top shape! The nutritional needs of a senior dog increase and can mean that a change in diet is necessary. The expert here has some great advice about…
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How To Deal With Senior Dog Incontinence
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You worked so hard to house train your dog only to find that as they get past a certain age, they seem to be having accidents in the house again. This may present itself as a few drips here and there, to full out messes with a huge wet spot…
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Arthritis Supplements For Senior Dogs
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httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5bvTx9HfrJs It is highly likely that as your dog ages it will end up with some degree of arthritis. Glucosamine is one supplement that has shown to help in treating osteoarthritis in lots of dogs. It is a safe supplement with very little side effects and can help with the…
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The Telling Touch
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Some dogs are sensitive to being touched. This shows in either a general or very specific way, depending on whether or not your dog is in some pain. If you are not familiar with how dogs can show their state through reaction to your touch, you can learn. Volunteering at…