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How to Get a Complete Geriatric Work Up for Your Dog
Older dogs commonly encounter a number of health issues. Chronic kidney disease, hypothyroidism, cancer, cognitive disorders, arthritis, organ failure, glaucoma, and diabetes mellitus are amongst the more common diseases experienced by older dogs. Just like humans, dogs require constant monitoring, health evaluations, and pre-screening to test and hopefully avoid the worst of such
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13-06-2021, 13:00
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How to Choose Exercise That Strengthens Senior Dogs
An important part of keeping older dogs healthy is making sure that they are active and strong; however, because of their advanced years, older dogs face a number of challenges that make it hard to ensure their activity and strength. As a result, you need to take a number of steps, such as consulting your vet, considering your dog’s medical condition, and learning about different ways
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10-04-2021, 06:40
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How to Help a Dog with Cataracts
Cataracts occur when your dog’s eyes begin to age. When cataracts form, your dog’s eyes can begin to look clouded, and they may have a hard time seeing things. To help your dog, start by visiting your vet. They will examine your dog and help you to create a treatment plan. If you choose to pursue cataract removal surgery, make sure to follow all of the pre-op instructions exactly. As
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2-01-2021, 22:30
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How to Find Veterinary Insurance for Older Dogs
Many pet insurance companies will not insure older dogs if the dog is considered to have "aged out" of the policy by the time you try to purchase a policy. The average age limit is 8 years of age, although some pet insurance companies do not have age limits for new enrollees. As the owner of a senior dog, you can still find insurance policies that cover your beloved pet despite these
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29-12-2020, 15:50
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How to Tell if Your Older Dog Is over Exerting Itself
As your dog grows older you will need to adjust the exercise you give it in order to avoid overexertion. An older dog will likely get overexerted more easily than it did when it was younger, so it's important to be able to identify the signs. The key to identifying overexertion is to assess your dog's physical well-being while you are doing activities with it. Look for signs of distress
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29-12-2020, 14:00
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How to Know if Your Senior Dog Is in Pain
It is often difficult to know if your dog is hurting since dogs are good at hiding pain. However, the recognition and management of pain in senior dogs in critical to helping your four-legged friend live a long and healthy life. Becoming aware of changes in your dog's behavior, as well as physical changes, will help you know if your senior dog is in pain.
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14-12-2020, 09:50
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How to Treat Cardiac Disease in Older Dogs
Older dogs can develop heart problems. There are many forms of heart disease, but problems with the heart valves is most common. The heart valves, which keep blood flowing through the heart properly, can weaken and wear out in older dogs. This causes some blood to flow in the wrong direction, leading to a type of cardiac disease called valvular disease. Although cardiac disease in older
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17-11-2020, 18:50
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How to Strengthen an Older Dog's Immune System
As dogs age their immune systems weaken. A strong immune system can help prevent a number of ailments, including bacterial and viral infections as well as the development of chronic diseases. As your dog ages the immune system can slow down, leaving your dog susceptible to a number of potential health problems. In order to strengthen the immune system of older dogs, you should ensure
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21-10-2020, 03:10
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How to Treat Endocrine Disorders in Older Dogs
The endocrine system consists of organs (for example, thyroid glands, adrenal glands, pancreas) that produce and release hormones. Hormones help a dog’s body function properly. When an endocrine organ is diseased, either too much or too little hormone is released, causing various health problems. Treatment options for endocrine disorders are medication, surgery, and radiation therapy.
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7-11-2017, 07:00
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How to Accept That Your Beloved Dog is Aging
Companionship with your pet can be one the most rewarding and satisfying parts of your life. This is especially true for people who live alone, at any stage in life. Regrettably, the circle of life is a reality that every pet parent must accept. To that end, making the most of the moments and years you share together will create heartfelt memories that last a lifetime.