Category: Care
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Things You Should Do For Your Senior Dog
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1) See your vet more often, not less. Partner with your vet to ensure that your pets quality of life is comfortable, and at its best Vaccine requirements change as your dog ages. Make sure to have a plan with your vet. Ask your vet about hospice care, when you are…
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The Best Dog Beds for Seniors
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Senior Dogs sleep A lot. The worst thing you can do , is have an uncomfortable bed. Choosing the right bed needs consideration for some issues that are unique to the “senior” dog. Good padding and support will give support and comfort to old bones. As dogs age, they loose muscle…
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Senior Dogs and Excercise
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Normally as a dog gets older. their exercise capability and needs change. Make sure , to see a veterinarian for a wellness exam before beginning any new exercise. If you have had your little guy for several years, stick to your regular exercise program . I am a big proponent…
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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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When Your Dog is Overweight
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a883ko6zul8 Canine obesity is on the rise. People lead such busy lives and what they eat, and how much they exercise, also affects what they feed their dogs and how much exercise their dogs get. It can sometimes be hard to realize that your dog is fat, especially for those…
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Tips to Keep Your Senior Dog’s Health in Check
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httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dxESQGIp4eI Kevin DeTrude, owner of Beverly’s Pet Campus in Fishers, IN, and Dr. Jerry Flanders of VIP Animal Care discuss ways to keep your dog happy and healthy as he or she grows older. Your dog may be considered “older” by the time they are about 6 years of age. …
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Caring for an older dog with CDS
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Alzheimer’s disease is one of the cruelest illnesses our beloved senior citizens have to endure. Its symptoms are very much like cognitive dysfunction syndrome (CDS) in dogs. Characterized by cognitive decline, unusual behavioral changes and degeneration, CDS happens in senior dogs as early as seven years—although most pet owners don’t…
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Introducing Muttville, a charity for senior dogs
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httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ItmrT8CzflI The video reveals a sad reality: that hundreds of dogs have to be euthanized because of their old age. You might not consider senior dogs as a viable option when adopting dogs, but did you know that they’re fairly easier to train and well-behaved than younger, more energetic dogs?…
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Choosing a Senior Dog – The Rising Trend
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Fact: Choosing a senior dog over puppies is becoming a trend when adopting dogs. This is the result of a recent survey conducted by Flexin International, which is in charge of the Flexpet Shelter Program. Choosing a Senior Dog – The Rising Trend In Flexin’s online survey of 1,250 pet…
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Caring For a Senior Dog: Getting the Right Dog Bed
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Changing the dog bed is one of the several adjustments you will have to make to comfort your senior dog. You will notice your older buddy grow increasingly uncomfortable with his bed—a sign that it’s time to replace the dog bed. When your dog is over eight years, it is…
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How to decide on pet insurance that’s best for your old buddy
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With the rising costs of medical care and breakthroughs in medical technology, you might not have enough financial resources to pay for treatment for your beloved pet’s unexpected illness. This is why you need pet health insurance. Most pet owners struggle with how to decide on pet insurance—but it’s easy…
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Should you consider pet insurance?
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Taking your old buddy to the vet for a serious illness—often requiring expensive medications and critical care—can cost as much as a five-figure bill. Pet owners have often had to subject their beloved pets to euthanasia because they simply can’t pay the mounting bills. A measly 1.5% of pet owners…