Author: Zemira
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Myths and realities about obedience training for older dogs
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How do you get your older dog to follow you? Obedience training for older dogs is difficult, as senior dogs don’t have the same memory retention as younger pets. There are several myths regarding training older dogs, and it’s time to deconstruct some of them. Myths and realities about obedience…
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Problem Behavior In Older Dogs
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One of the truly most painfully heartbreaking things that’s almost unbearable to watch is to see your older dog go. As your senior pet approaches old age, you will notice several changes. They’re not as agile as before, or not as upbeat and sweet. There’s also a strong likelihood that…
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Facing Cancer: Your Older Dog’s Pain
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Your dog may appear to be healthy, but you can never really be 100% sure, can you? According to studies, 22% of dogs appear healthy but are stricken by some form of illness. This is where diagnostic and screening tests, like blood panels and x-rays, come in. With the help…
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10 Senior dog care tips
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For senior pet owners with their fur buddies experiencing terminal illness, the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) suggests veterinary hospice care. This veterinary practice gives the care and companionship necessary for animals suffering with a terminal condition, essentially to prepare them for the passing away of these beloved pets. The…
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Is older dog health insurance for you?
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Pet insurance has its own set of complicated rules. And it gets even more complex when it comes to older dog health insurance. If you’re determined to get one for your fur buddy, you should know the special terms and conditions that apply. For one, many insurance companies are not…
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What to feed elderly dogs in their ripe age
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When your dog lives to a ripe age, you will notice certain changes in their lifestyle. One of them, and this might worry you the most, is their diet. Food is a huge concern for most pet owners, and you might want to know what to feed elderly dogs so…
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How do you deal with aging in dogs
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How do you deal with aging in dogs? Uninformed pet owners view it as an illness that can only be dealt with through euthanasia. In a book entitled Good Old Dog: Expert Advice for Keeping Your Aging Dog Healthy, Happy and Comfortable, the authors Dr. Nicholas Dodman and Lawrence Linder…
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7 reasons why you should consider senior dogs for adoption
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They may be past their prime, but don’t write them off just yet. Senior pets have a few qualities that merit every loving pet owner’s attention, and some of them are outline below. 1. Senior dogs need a home. And they need it fast. Unlike younger, more agile puppies, the…
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Muttville, a place for senior dogs for adoption
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httpv://youtu.be/7OLQnKr_sh8 When adopting a pet, senior dogs might not be your first choice. This might not be the best idea, as most senior dogs end up receiving the death sentence and getting euthanized just because of their old age. Muttville fills that niche of pet homes where only senior dogs…
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Addressing older dog’s obesity
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There comes a time when you have to face the truth: your dog is overweight. For older dogs, the realization should come sooner than later, because your dog’s health is at primary risk. Cancer, fatigue, heart disease—all these are problems that your older buddy might encounter just because of older…
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Should age factor in treating older dogs cancer?
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If your older buddy is advanced in age and suddenly diagnosed with cancer, should you move forward with the treatment, or should you simply let go for fear that your dog might not be able to withstand such an extensive and rigorous treatment option? Older dogs cancer, which is one…
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Dealing with older dogs cancer
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There’s no disease more dreadful—both for humans and dogs—than cancer. How do you deal with this complex disease, especially when it comes to older dogs cancer? First, you have to identify the tumor is benign or malignant. Benign tumors are not necessarily cancerous and won’t spread to other parts of…