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As an older dog owner Andrea Banks is fully aware of the large costs that can occur during the care for them. She explained to OlderDogs.co.uk as part of Financing Fido Month how her money saving skills give her dog, Meg, the best of everything. My Border Collie, Meg is 17 years of age and like many...

Gum disease in dogs is serious enough to kill. That's quite the startling opener, but it's 100% true. For us older dog owners, the importance of caring for our canine's canines is crucial. Foul Breath, Plaque, & Gingivitis: All of these are common in the older dog and gum disease is...

Why Do Older Dogs Get Fat?Obesity in dogs is an expanding (pun intended) problem. (FYI, check out our sister site Dog Weight for specific diet and weight loss advice for dogs). In this article we'll examine the problem of obesity in the older dog and look at some of the causes and effects of our...

One of the most common queries older dog owners have relate to caring for their dog – how much exercise is right, is the diet right, is there anything else I should be doing? We’ve been lucky enough to get an insight into a brand new dog book, Living With An Older Dog – Gentle Dog Care...

Hyperplasia In Dogs – What You Need to Know Hyperplasia of the prostate gland is a benign enlargement due to an increase in the number of cells within the gland and occurs in about 2/3 of older male dogs. However, only a small percentage of these dogs ever show any noticeable signs of the abnormality....

Deer Velvet from Velvet Energy Deer Velvet is a powerful natural supplement with a comprehensive nutritional profile and can help promote health and vitality in dogs of all ages. When deer shed their antlers on a yearly basis they regrow with a soft velvet like covering. The antlers are removed before...

Dog owners know to put a coat on their dog when they take her out in cold weather, but what about at night, when thermostats are lowered to save money? The issue becomes especially important for older dogs who, just like older people, do not adapt easily to abrupt changes in temperature. Make sure the...

Canine Cushing's syndrome is a chronic illness that, if left untreated it can rapidly and severely affect your dog's quality of life and can lead to a range of more severe health problems and in certain cases can cause fatal complications. Understanding the causes and symptoms of Cushings Disease...

Proper and effective grooming contributes only indirectly to your dog’s general health but becomes a more significant factor with increasing age. As the natural skin oils come to be less effectively produced, the skin can become dry and scaly, causing itchiness and discomfort. Matted or tangled...

Obesity is a very big problem in our society, and this problem goes for dogs as well. All dogs are susceptible to gaining weight as they become less active in old age. But some breeds have been reported to be more likely to become obese than others as they watch the birthdays fly by. West Highland White...