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Articles about old dog disease (0-50 of 437)
- How To Care For Your Dog In The Summer
By: Tristan Andrews | - Your dog is a part of your family. He might be your best friend who is always there for you. If you want to keep your dog happy and healthy you need to pay attention to the summer heat and other conditions. This is very important for your dog's health.
Always keep your dog well hydrated. If it is very warm it won't take much to make them dehydrated. This problem is even worse for dogs that have thick fur. The best thing for you to do is to keep the water bowl very visible. ...
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- Feeding Your Dog - Are You Feeding Your Old Dog Correctly?
By: Steven Brown | - What changes do you need to make to your dog feeding regime as your dog gets older?
The changes you make to your dog feeding regime, and when you make them will vary depending on the age of your dog, and the breed of your dog.
It is considered that the larger and giant breeds of dog age earlier than the smaller and toy breeds of dog.
Your objective in managing the nutrition of the older dog is to enhance his quality of life, delay further ageing changes, and to exten ...
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- Acupuncture Can Be Effective In Treating Canine Joint Disease
By: alex Valentino | - Arthritis and hip dysplasia are some of the the most common conditions that adversely affect our old dogs. Its a shame to think that their twilight years may be marred by pain and difficulty getting up and about.
Many dog owners would like to try and avoid using potentially toxic pain medication to help their stiff and sore old dogs. Instead, they prefer to look for natural alternatives to manage their discomfort.
Acupuncture has been found to be particularly effecti ...
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- How To Evaluate Dog Breeders And Decide Whether They're Worth Your Time!
By: Steven Brown | - Before you can determine whether or not a particular dog will be of value to you there are two basic items that must be addressed. One, you must know the breed of dog you want. Are you after a German Shepherd, Bernese Mountain dog, Newfoundland, Yorkshire Terrier or other type? If it's a German Shepherd that you want you should be looking for german shepherd dog breeders. And two, you must be aware of some specific information about that breed. The information you need to be versed on includes t ...
Tags: boxer dog training, puppy obedience training, dog training coruses, stop barking dogs
- Nutritional Content Of Commercial Dog Foods
By: Steven Brown | - Did you know that most food that is fed to dogs today has extremely low nutritional content? If you feed your dog commercial dog food, you may be slowly killing your dog. Perhaps you think this is a little dramatic? Think again. If humans are fed a diet of unhealthy foods, they probably won't show any adverse signs for quite some time. But fed over many years, people will become sluggish, sick, and eventually die from degenerative diseases much earlier than they would otherwise pass from this li ...
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- Dogs Cushing's Disease: Don't Misdiagnose These Signs And Symptoms Of Cushing's Disease In Dogs
By: Kate Rieger | - What is dog's Cushing's disease? Dogs Cushing's disease is a common problem that affects senior pets, and is caused by overactive adrenal glands. This condition can easily be confused with premature signs of aging in dogs. Cushing's disease symptoms include:*
* weight gain
* hair loss
* urinating in the house
* increased consumption of water
* increased urination
* increase in appetite
Thankfully, this disease is treatable and once ...
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- Dog Retinal Dysplasia Disorder
By: Hanna | - Retinal dysplasia refers to a disorder in which the cells and layer of retinal tissue did not develop properly. It is usually a nonprogressive disease and can be caused by viral infections, drugs, vitamin A deficiency, or genetic defects. Retinal dysplasia is characterized by folds or rosettes (round clumps) of the retinal tissue. The normal retina lines the back of the eye. The retinal cells receive light stimuli from the external environment and transmit the information to the brain where it ...
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- Dog Hypothyroidism Disease
By: Hanna | - Hypothyroidism or Sluggish Thyroid Gland is a disorder of dog's thyroid gland, the most common hormone or endocrine gland deficiency in dogs. This gland has a number of functions and serve as master of all endocrine glands, thyroid is most well known for regulating your dogs metabolic rate. The thyroid gland has a number of different functions, but it is most well known for its role in regulating metabolism by producing thyroid hormones. In hypothyroidism, the thyroid gland is under acti ...
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- Protect Your Cat Or Dog From Gingivitis With Holistic Pet Food
By: Anthony Petrozzella | - Cats and dogs are susceptible to gingivitis when their teeth and gums are not taken care of properly. Sadly, many cat and dog owners do not take the steps necessary to prevent this painful oral disease, which can cause not only severe pain, but can lead to many other serious diseases. More and more cats and dogs, as young as three years old or younger are being diagnosed with Gingivitis. Why?
There are several reasons why your dog or cat is attacked with this painful disease, b ...
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- Dog Breeders: Are You Getting What You Pay For?
By: Pat Perkins | - A year after they were married, Amanda and Tom, a professional couple, moved from the city to the suburbs. They rented a cute little cape-style house with a good-sized backyard in a residential neighborhood that was close enough to the city to allow them to commute to their jobs. For the first time in their lives, they had their very own house, but something was missing... they wanted a dog.
With their landlord's consent and a dog in mind, they invested in a tall privacy fence for ...
Tags: breeds, Dog Breeders, dogs, Epilepsy, healthy pet
- 9 Signs That Your Dog May Have Arthritis
By: Joseph Wharton | - Do you suspect your dog may have arthritis? Early detection and treatment are essential to minimizing the negative effects arthritis can have on your dog. So how do you know if your dog has arthritis? Your beloved dog may have some communication ability, but he or she certainly can't talk. The best thing you can do is look for common signs that many dogs exhibit when experiencing arthritis problems.
Here are 9 signs that your dog may have arthritis:
1) Favoring a l ...
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- The Dancing Doberman Disease Syndrome
By: Hanna | - Dancing Doberman disease (DDD or Distal Polyneuropathy) - also known as Dancing Doberman Syndrome - is a disease only seen in Doberman dogs, primarily affects their gastrocnemius muscle. A simple description of DDD is one of a progressive disease, usually first involving the holding up of one rear leg while the dog is standing. Over several months the condition advances with a wasting of the rear leg muscles and a more constant shifting of weight on the rear legs that resembles a dog "dancing". ...
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- Dog Training: How To Successfully Train Your Dog
By: Pat Jackson | - Does your dog seem to spend an infinite amount of time licking himself? Why is he doing it? And how do you, as a dog owner, correct that annoying licking habit? Here are five of the most common reasons why your dog might be incessantly licking himself and the solutions to correcting the habit.
1. Your dog might have developed an unrelenting licking habit because he needs a bath.
If your dog spends alot of time outside, romping through the woods, tramping in the mud, ...
Tags: boxer dog training, puppy obedience training, dog training coruses, stop barking dogs
- Dog Hip Dysplasia, Luxating Patellas And Arthritis Causes & Cures
By: alex Valentino | - Cure Your Dog"s Aches and Pains
Many medical conditions can cause your dog to have joint aches and pains. Hip dysplasia, canine arthritis and a luxating patella are three of the most common causes for joint pain, but there are also a variety of other factors that could affect your dog. What are these things, exactly?
Hip Dysplasia: Hip dysplasia can be hereditary or environmental. Typically, hip dysplasia involves the bones in the hip forming incorrectly or being strained and not sea ...
Tags: Wholesale Pet Supplies, Dog Itchy Skin, All Natural Dog Shampoos, Arthritis In Dogs, Canine Hip Dysplasia, Dog Arthritis, Dog Dry Skin, Dog Dry Skin I
- A Dog Owner's Guide To Canine Renal Failure
By: D Swain | - Canine renal failure occurs when your dog's kidneys stop performing their duties of removing wastes and regulating fluids in the blood. This condition can occur suddenly, or get progressively worse over a long period of time. You may be wondering what the differences between the two are.
Acute
Acute kidney failure in dogs is a life-threatening condition. The kidneys suddenly stop removing toxic wastes and regulating fluids and urine. If your dog stops urinating, he ...
Tags: canine renal failure, dog kidney failure, canine kidney fail
- Dog Hyperthyroidism - An Owner's Guide To Hyperthyroidism In Dogs
By: D Swain | - Thyroxine is a hormone which is secreted by the thyroid gland. Hyperthyroidism in dogs is a condition that occurs when the gland overproduces thyroxine. It is a rare condition for dogs. When it does occur, it normally affected middle-aged and old dogs.
Cause
Dog hyperthyroidism is usually brought on by cancer of the thyroid gland. The cancer prompts the growth of a tumor, which will prevent the gland from functioning properly. This in turn causes the gland to overpr ...
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- Owner's Guide To Cushing's Disease In Dogs
By: D Swain | - Middle-aged to older dogs are usually affected by Cushing's disease. The average age at diagnosis is six years old. However, dogs as young as two years old have been known to be affected. You may be wondering what exactly causes this condition.
Causes
Glucocorticoid is a vital hormone that plays a role in various body systems. Cushing's disease in dogs is a condition characterized by overproduction of this hormone. The pituitary gland sends a hormone to the adrenal ...
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- An Introduction To Canine Inflammatory Bowel Disease
By: D Swain | - Canine inflammatory bowel disease, or canine IBD, is not a specific disease. The condition occurs when inflammatory cells penetrate the stomach or intestinal wall. IBD normally affects dogs that are middle-aged or old.
Causes
Unfortunately, there is no specific cause known for canine inflammatory bowel disease. However, certain factors can lead to an increased risk for developing the condition. These factors include genetics, diet, and immune system deficiencies. Yo ...
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- 3 Benefits Of Organic Dog Food
By: Tom Sommers | - The concern to eat healthy foods seems to equally apply to humans and pets, since many animal owners prefer to buy organic products to feed their four-legged friends. One could be surprised at the large organic dog food offer available on the market. Just like for humans, there are unsurpassed health issues that one could put a stop to or prevent in the first place. A pet fed on organic dog food will show a lower incidence of skin diseases for instance. The explanation for the positive health im ...
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- How Exercise Can Be Very Beneficial For Senior Dogs
By: Julie-Ann Amos | - As your dog becomes a senior citizen, he or she sleeps a lot. You are tempted to let sleeping dogs lie. Do not give into this impulse. For a senior pet maintaining some form of exercise is vital if you wish your pet to remain healthy. Exercise is one way to ensure your pet keeps fit, retains its vitality and does not gain excessive weight. Keeping your dog active helps to ensure your pet does not succumb to several age related problems.
Naturally, the exercise you share with your ...
Tags: dog, dogs, dog behavior, dog psychology, dog training, senior dogs, puppies
- The Epileptic Dog And How To Take Care Of Your Favorite Pet
By: Julie-Ann Amos | - Epilepsy is a neurological disease. It happens when the neurons of the brain misfire. There is no underlying cause. There is also no known cure. Many of the symptoms, characters and behaviors of epileptic dogs mirror those of the disease in humans. In dogs, it can be the result of hypoglycemia. It may also be a form called idiopathic epilepsy. The latter form is more common among dogs around 3 years old. Epilepsy may also be more common among certain breeds. You should watch for signs if you hav ...
Tags: dog, dogs, dog behavior, dog psychology, dog training, senior dogs, puppies
- What You Should Know If Your Dog Has Hip Dysplasia
By: Anne Ming | - Hip dysplasia in dogs is a very common disease, especially in young dogs, and happens as a result to an abnormal development of the hip joints. The most affected breeds are the large and the medium ones, but it can also affect the small breeds. The most cases of hip dysplasia can be found in breeds like German Shepherds, Labrador Retrievers, Rottweilers, Great Danes, Golden Retrievers, and Saint Bernards. Hip dysplasia is usually caused by your dog genetic heritage. Studies have shown that if yo ...
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- Discover The Benefits Of Natural Dog Food
By: April Claeyssens | - People rarely talk about it, BUT, commercial dog food is killing our best friends. Dog food recalls are kept hush, hush. You don't hear about it until you go to make a purchase and find your brand has been recalled.
Most people have no idea what they're really feeding their dogs. They also don't understand the benefits of natural dog food. If you knew that natural dog food would improve your pet's health would you change it? Hear are some reasons to make the change.
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- Adopting An Older Dog
By: arcel | - Adopting an older dog is actually far more ideal than adopting a puppy. After all, the older dog has already settled in to his or her personality, not to mention his or her personality and as such, it would not be like picking randomly and hoping for the best (sometimes people end up with dog personalities that dont suit them after all). There is also the issue of the animals health at that point, the dog would have had an established medical history that would give you a better ...
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- Using Mri For Dog Arthritis
By: Cristian Stan | - One of the newest diagnostic procedures for dog arthritis is the use of MRI or Magnetic Resonance Imaging. This procedure is not really new for human patients but it is quite the first time that its use is being extended to mans best friends.
Dog arthritis is a very common concern. Almost all dogs suffer from this the moment they reach their senior years. But even so, this condition can also be prevented with right intervention.
MRI is a welcome addition to the diagnostic ...
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- Dog Bladder Control Problems - 5 Possible Causes Of Your Husky Dog's Bladder Control Problems
By: Kate Rieger | - When you got your Husky pup, you probably never thought you would have to deal with dog bladder control problems. Veterinarians acknowledge that this is becoming more of a recurring problem with dogs in general. However, Husky dogs are more prone to certain conditions that lead to bladder control problems in dogs.
Dog bladder control problems are also referred to as bladder incontinence. They can be caused by a variety of factors. In order to make sure that your Husky stays health ...
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- Craniomandibular Osteopathy Dog Bone Disorder
By: Hanna | - Craniomandibular osteopathy (CMO) is a non-cancerous dog bone disorder that exclusively affects the bones of the head in dogs, usually in on the lower jaw bone (ramus of the mandible) or over the angle of the mandible and tympanic bulla. CMO is a developmental disease in dogs causing extensive bony changes in the mandible and skull. It is also called mandibular periostitis, temporomandibular osteodystrophy or "lion jaw."
The cause of Craniomandibular osteopathy is believed to be h ...
Tags: dog health care, dog health, dog bone disorder, dog craniomandibular osteopathy
- Panosteitis Dog Bone Disease
By: Hanna | - As dog grows, owners should specifically observe some changes and possible diseases that may occur in their fast growing dogs. One of most common sign is limping, and it can be caused by several problems associated with bones and bone growth. One of most common dog bone disease is Panosteitis or "Pano". Panosteitis is also referred to as growing pains and wandering leg lameness. This lameness can last a day to a few weeks. Pano is characterized by shifting leg lameness; one leg will heal, then a ...
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- Common Dog Diseases And Their Treatment
By: Christy Smith | - Sometimes, it can be hard to tell whether dogs actually have an ailment. Since not everyone takes their dog to the vet on a regular basis, I figured it would be helpful to know more about dog health, recognize symptoms and detect diseases at an early stage.
One of the most common dog diseases I've read about is distemper, which is a viral infection. If your dog suffers from diarrhea, fever, heavy nasal discharge and coughing, then your dog may have possibly been infected by anoth ...
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- Dog Parvo Symptoms
By: Michael McGrath | - Although dog parvo symptoms can be easy to spot you should never wait to see them before you take the correct measures!
Parvo, or parvovirus, is a canine viral disease that is very common, especially in the USA, even though immunization is now widespread. It is not airborne, as many believe, but resides in the droppings of other dogs! Dog parvo symptoms are very specific.
Parvo attacks the lining of a dog's stomach. Adult dogs can contract parvo but very young dogs ...
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- Dog Insurance: Plan A Healthy Life For Your Dog
By: Robert Scott | - Nowadays, almost everybody is taking some or the other dog insurance policy, so that they can gift a healthy life to their precious pet. Such services not only preserve a good amount of monetary assistance for your dog but also ensure an instant source of help whenever required. Most of the insurance providers are associated with numerous veterinarian and medical centers, so that the pet owners can directly approach them at times of urgency. Various pet insurance policies are now available in th ...
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- Giving Anesthesia To An Old Dog Kills!
By: Daniel Millions | - Up until the late fifties and early sixties, the successful outcome of many surgical procedures for older dogs was somewhat uncertain. This was due in small part to the surgical techniques and materials employed at the time, but primarily to the types of anesthetics that were available then.
Those anesthetics were often unpredictable, sometimes produced longer periods of anesthesia than were needed for the operation, and they had to be detoxified and eliminated largely by the liv ...
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