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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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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