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• Exercise for Older Dogs: Preparing To Change Your Dog’s Exercise Routine

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  The well-being of your canine senior citizen depends a lot on maintaining his fitness level, which is achieved through a balanced diet, appropriate exercise and regular veterinary checkups. As he ages, these three pillars of good health and fitness remain important. However, they will need to change and adapt to his different needs. It is amazing how quickly muscle can waste away when it isn’t used. Anybody who has had […]

• Bone Cancer in Older Dogs (Canine Ostesosarcoma)

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  Ostesosarcoma is an aggressive bone cancer in dogs, although it only makes up about 5% of dog tumours. Although it is more “rare” it often requires amputation as well as chemotherapy for treatment. Osteosarcomas often affect older and large-breed dogs. The breeds who are most at-risk for developing this type of cancer include Great Danes, Saint Bernards, Great Pyrenees, Newfoundlands, Bernese Mountain Dogs, and Irish Wolfhounds. Other big breeds like […]

• Is My Older Dog Going Deaf?

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  Just like humans, dogs may be prone to having vision and hearing problems as they age and move into their senior years. Sometimes owners fail to realize that the older dog is not able to hear their commands and assume that the dog is misbehaving or willful. Under these conditions the owners may punish the dog or even take him or her back through obedience training, both which can frighten […]

• Caring For Your Older Dog

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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 dogs her age, she needs some extra dietary supplements and regular hygiene care.  […]

• Gum Disease in Older Dogs

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  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 a truly miserable experience for any dog, let alone an older dog with their more delicate state.

• An Introduction To Living With An Older Dog

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  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 to bring you some top tips on living with older dogs. It can […]

• Hyperplasia In Dogs

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  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. The underlying cause is unknown but is thought to be an imbalance of the hormones […]

• Top Tips For Caring For Your Older Dog In Winter

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  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 remains comfortable by putting her in a fuzzy dog bed, perhaps with a blanket […]

• Ways To Help Make Your Ageing Dog’s Life Easier

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  The number of ways you can give your oldster a break is limited only by your imagination. Here are a few tips to get you thinking:

• How Can I Tell If My Older Dog Is Sick?

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  You and your dog have been together for many years and have shared many good and bad times. When you were a child, you could tell your parents if something hurt or was not well with you. Even as a baby you could at least cry to indicate that something was wrong. However, our beloved pets cannot do either. Besides, a dog’s pain threshold seems to be considerably higher than […]