Archive : Senior Dog Care

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...

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...

There is a large disparity between the life spans of dogs & humans. After having loved a pet & lost one, it seems unfair. The best we can do is to keep our friends as healthy as possible & “forever young.” Here are 10 Ways to Keep Your Dog Forever Young. There is a large disparity between...

Obesity is possibly the most common health related problem to affect dogs as they get older. An overweight dog is an unhappy dog and subsequent health problems can drastically reduce a dog’s life and render his later years void of any real quality. All dogs relish a tasty treat and they are an excellent...

What happens when your dog loses the ability to control his bowel movements? What do you do when you realise that your well-trained life companion who has been potty trained for years all of a sudden starts urinating and defecating all over the house? Well instead of punishing your dog and making matters...

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...

While every dog is an individual, a few age-related maladies seem to strike many of them. You should of course discuss how they affect your dog – and the best approach to treating them – with your vet, but knowing a little bit about what you’re dealing with before you go in is helpful. Here...

Your dog may live between ten and fifteen years depending in part on the breed, with an average of twelve years longevity. Ageing is a natural process and results in changes in your dog’s metabolism, hormone balance, and sensory perception. A dog is considered to be a senior at the age of seven...