Introduction Sudden weight gain in old dogs could be alarming, as it could be caused by an underlying health issue. So, if your older dog has recently put on some weight, try to find out what causes the gain in weight and do something about it!...
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Witnessing an episode of old dog seizure could be scary and traumatic. Seizures can happen to all dogs, of course, but in older dogs, the causes are usually more severe. In particular, if your old dog suddenly has episodes of seizures, take her...
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Is your old dog not eating as eagerly lately? Worried and frustrated that your pawsome oldie is showing less interest in her food? I guess most dog parents would agree that dogs live for FOOD. At least mine did. Even at her ripe old age of 15...
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Dog flatulence! Oh dear! Is your old dog gassy? As a dog parent, I bet this sounds pretty familiar: You are enjoying your dinner, or your favorite TV show, and your beloved dog is sleeping peacefully by your side. (What a blissful picture!) Then...
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This post is intended to be a dog owner’s guide to old dog vestibular disease. Imagine your old dog suddenly becoming wobbly and walking unsteadily, her head tilted, her eyes flicking back and forth, and she looks totally disoriented. What...
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Old dog anxiety is rather common – my old dog Hana had it – and it is not difficult to understand why older dogs tend to be more anxious. Having to deal with anxiety in an old dog is not easy, to say the least. But, as you can see, there are...
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Canine cognitive dysfunction is similar to Alzheimer’s disease in people. Has your pawsome oldie recently become more withdrawn? Does she look a bit disoriented? And does she wake up in the middle of the night and pace around the room? Is...
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Strokes in old dogs are rather prevalent. It used to be commonly believed that strokes do not happen as frequently in dogs as they do in humans. Recently, more common use of MRIs has revealed that actually strokes in older dogs are not as rare as...
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Detecting Old Dog Mobility Issues Old dog mobility issues can be detected by carefully observing the dog’s daily behavior, such as how he moves and stretches. Read on to find out how. Just like older humans, older dogs suffer from stiff...
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Old dog urinary incontinence – feeling frustrated by your older dog’s faulty “plumbing system”? You are not alone! Many older dogs suffer from urinary incontinence, and often there is an underlying cause. The first thing to do, if your dog...
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A Look at Diabetic Dog Diet and Treats For older dogs with diabetes (heck, for all dogs with diabetes), dietary control is extremely important. If done right and with insulin replacement therapy, the diabetic dog can live a normal happy life. The...
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Diabetes in old dogs is rather common. Is your older dog drinking a lot more water recently, and having to go pee-pee more frequently? Has she started losing weight even though she seems to be hungry and wanting food all the time? If so, your dog...
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