You know the signs – your dog’s ears are pinned back, her tail’s down, her chest’s heaving, she keeps licking her lips, and she’s coming to you for help. Before you can do anything, she throws up on your freshly...
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Dog food allergies seem to be getting more prevalent these days. But can old dogs develop food allergies? You bet! You may be feeding your old dog the same dog food for years, thinking that he has no problem with the food. Then out of the blue...
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Loose stool and diarrhea in older dogs… Not exactly a savory topic but nonetheless important! Does your older dog have diarrhea on and off (chronic diarrhea)? What could be the cause? Should you be worried? What can you do if your oldie has...
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This post looks at liver problems in old dogs and how to adopt a holistic approach to treating liver disease in dogs. The liver handles lots of different tasks – from detoxifying wastes and cleansing the blood, metabolizing nutrients (fat...
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Heart attacks in dogs are rare, but old dog heart failure is not. In fact, congestive heart failure (CHF) in older dogs is rather prevalent, affecting dogs around 7 to 8 years or older. Like kidney failure, congestive heart failure is not a...
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Is your pawsome old dog coughing? Trying to find out what may be the cause? Understand that coughing is not a disease in itself. It is just a symptom caused by some other problems, most of which are health issues. This post is about some common...
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Did you know that every year in the United States, about 100,000 dogs receive the diagnosis of Cushing’s disease? Among these dogs, a majority of them are middle-aged and old dogs. So I wanted to write a detailed post on this disease...
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So I thought it would be helpful to dog parents if I did a detailed article on kidney failure in dogs. This article covers the following topics: What is Dog Kidney Failure Acute Kidney Failure in Dogs Chronic Kidney Failure in Dogs How to...
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Dog arthritis medications, if used carefully and strategically, can bring relief of joint pain and discomfort to our old dogs. This is Part 5 of my “Ultimate Dog Parents’ Guide to Arthritis in Old Dogs”. In this post, we are going to look at...
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Arthritis in old dogs is one of the main causes of lameness and joint pain in dogs. It affects about 80 percent of dogs who are 8 years old or older. In this and several other posts to come, you will find an ultimate dog parents’ guide to...
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Dog joint pain is common, especially in older dogs, and is often caused by osteoarthritis. But sometimes joint pain in dogs can be caused by other health issues (e.g. hypothyroidism), so if your dog shows signs of joint pain, be sure to get a...
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Is your old dog in pain? How can you tell one way or the other? As we age, we are more prone to aches and pains in the body. So are our dogs. As dogs get older, it’s more likely for them to develop health issues, some of which can cause pain –...
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