Category: Health
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Senility In Older Dogs
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httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yoGYbUzXP-A Changes in behavior could be an indication that your dog is experiencing senility or cognitive dysfunction, especially if your dog is over 6-7 years of age. When you notice theses things, like accidents in the house, wandering aimlessly and changes in their eating or drinking habits, it may be…
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Helping Your Older Dog With Touch That Heals
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When your lovely fur pet is in pain it can be hard to know what to do or where to turn. Expensive medications are not always the answer – especially when you know that many times they hurt just as much as they are supposed to help. More and more…
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Wraps And Touch Help Senior Dogs Heal
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httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=StKLh_lc93s This video shows how wraps for your dog can help them in a number of ways. If the dog is feeling stiff or achy, the wraps can add support to the joints that make it more comfortable to move about and walk. If they are nervous or feeling quite…
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Senior Dogs Should See Vet Every 6 Months
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Everyone knows that dogs age differently than humans. In fact, they age in a nonlinear way where one human year is the equivalent to about seven to ten dog years. A dog’s social and physical growth is quite fast and can make you wish time moved a little slower at…
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Dementia In Senior Dogs
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You may be noticing some odd behavior in your senior dog, but it may or may not be dementia. To be sure, you will always want to take your dog to the vet first and rule out any other issue that could be causing similar behavior as dementia. Obviously, if…
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Tribute To The Dogs We Love | Video
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httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FAlE7fMYXaU A dog is so often more than just a pet. They are there for us when we are sad, when we feel alone, when we don’t know what we are doing, when we are feeling mean and when we are going through the hardest times in our lives. They…
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Keeping Your Senior Dog Comfortable
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As your dog ages, there will certainly be some differences in their behavior. Some things will be perfectly normal and to be expected and some are not normal but can certainly come up. It is highly likely that you will need to take your canine family member to the vet…
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What to Expect from Your Senior Dog
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Dogs get older just like their owners do, though their life span is relatively shorter. And just like humans, biological and physical changes are parts of their normal aging process. You may notice them as your pet continues to show them. But before you panic, be sure to set a…
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The Five Most Common Dog Ailments
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Just like humans and other animals, dogs can get infected by diseases, too. There are many kinds, which your dog may contract in any given day throughout his adult life. Some are easily treated, while some are more dangerous than the others. As a dog owner, it’s best to identify…
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How to Treat Arthritis in Dogs
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Arthritis is a condition that most elderly people suffer from, making performing even the simplest of everyday activities quite difficult for them. The excruciating pain is such that to walk a couple of inches or simply sit back can be quite a burden. More so, arthritis does not only affect…
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Causes of Seizure in Older Dogs
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Some medical conditions are not only restricted to humans and even your pet dog can suffer from them. These ailments often affect them the same way they can affect you, which means nothing but trouble for you and your beloved pet. Having an older dog as a pet comes with…
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7 Tips on Caring For Your Senior Dog
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You may notice a few changes on your dog as he ages, his basic needs, state of health and physical activity among others. But sometimes, dogs tend to hide their health problems and unlike humans, they can’t voice it out. As a dog owner, it is your duty and responsibility…