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Articles about older dogs (0-50 of 1314)
- Do Dogs Need A Backyard?
By: Tristan Andrews | - Being a pet owner can be a very rewarding situation. Dogs can give companionship when you're feeling lonely, comfort when you're feeling low and love whenever you need it. In return for their affections, however, they do require some basic maintenance from you. As a dog owner, you have to be able to provide food and water, shelter, exercise and of course, love. Some might insist that a backyard is necessary for having a dog so that he can run around, relieve himself and play without having to le ...
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- What You Need To Know About X-rays And Dogs
By: Tristan Andrews | - Not all doggy problems are visible from the outside. A lot of times a dog may have a problem that would not be obvious without the help of an x-ray. Bone related problems in dogs like hip dysplasia or elbow dysplasia or a bone fracture may not be seen or attended to without the help of an x-ray. The same goes for cardiovascular problems like mitral valve disease or cardiomyopathy.
You might not have any idea that your pet has a bladder stone or a tumor without an x-ray. Dogs, like ...
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- Heartworms In Dogs - What They Are & What To Do
By: Tristan Andrews | - Heartworms (Latin name Dirofilaria immitis) are parasitic worms that are common in both dogs and cats. Like their name suggests, they live in the dog's heart, normally free-floating in the right ventricle and nearby blood vessels. The worms are transmitted from dog to dog by mosquitoes which pass the worm larvae through their saliva. The presence of heartworms can be very dangerous to the dog's health. Although the dog will not display signs of infection until it has progressed considerably, ...
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- What Use Is Herbal Treatment For Dogs?
By: Sally Winter | - When your pooch is ill you will do everything that you reasonably can in order to get him back to full health. This can often mean expensive trips to the vet but we gladly pay it to get our four legged friends a clean bill of health. There are alternatives to veterinary treatment for some minor health conditions. These alternatives are herbal treatments for dogs. We can also look to herbal treatments for dogs to keep our canines in top health all year round.
Don't expect to be able ...
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- Housebreaking An Older Dog.
By: Noel DCosta | - When setting out on the task of house breaking an older dog, you just have to remind yourself that the principles of house breaking a dog are the same, whether it is an older dog, or a new puppy.
The only problem you face is that, since he or she is an older adult dog, it must have received some sort of training, BUT, you do not know how well or how poorly the dog was initially housebroken and or trained.
Another unknown quantity about an older dog is the extent to whic ...
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- Finding The Best Dog Food
By: Tristan Andrews | - We all love our dogs and want to give them the best life has to offer. But with so many variations of dog food in the market, it isn't always easy to identify the best food for our dog. Who can possibly feel confident when so many brands trumpet buzzwords that hit the human aisles not long ago, such as "rich in antioxidants," "highly digestible," "Omega-3 fatty acids" and "Ultra Premium Formula"?
What we can do, though, is to conduct a simple dog food comparison to determine which ...
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- Understanding And Helping The Aging And Older Dog
By: Helga Schmitt | - The aging process affects all of us sooner or later. It can be incredibly hard watching our once robust energetic companions becoming sedentary and struggling with mobility issues. There are a variety of factors that play a role in the aging process. Some of these factors are genetics, environment, stress, nutrition, lack of exercise, and whether or not your dog is a mixed breed or purebred. The physical condition of your dog is also important, because obese animals live shorter, less quality li ...
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- Training Dogs To Pee Outside
By: DogBehaviorOnline.com | - Do you have a young puppy or an older dog and you wish you could figure out the secrets to training dogs to pee outside? Potty training a dog has four simple steps and if you follow them you are guaranteed to never have to clean up pee or poop again:
1.Supervision, supervision. supervision! I can't reiterate enough times the importance of supervision when you are training dogs to pee outside. The number one mistake of any dog owner when housebreaking a dog is to give that dog way ...
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- How To Select Right Food For Dog
By: trafficwala | - When choosing the type of dog food to feed your dog, you need to consider his age, breed, your dogs activity level and also his health condition. For instance, puppies and older dogs will have different types of nutritional needs and you need to ensure your dog or puppy has sufficient consumption of these nutrition for a long and healthy live. It is best if you seek advice from your veterinarian before deciding on which dog food to feed your dog or puppy.
Two most pop ...
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- Problem Bladder In Dogs - Is It Diaper Time For Old Duchess?
By: Kate Rieger | - Large dogs or small, old or young, can suffer from a problem bladder in dogs. You fine damp spots on the rug (or in your bed) and what you thought was a water leak was really your dog leaking. Little puddles all over the place. Your dog barely knows what has happened, but he's miserable when you point it out to him. There is help for your dog and she doesn't have to wear a diaper.
It can be hard to know what to do: no one is happy about the situation. You and the family just plain ...
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- Caring For Your Senior Dog
By: Joe Sabol | - Your dog may be feeling the effects of aging and you may not even realize it. Larger dogs age faster than smaller dogs, so even at 5 years old, your canine pal may be starting to slow down. I think we expect our dogs to always be the same playful, active pup we've always known, and 5 years old sounds so young. The truth is, even if we can't see obvious signs, things are going to start changing. All dogs, depending on size and breed, age differently but any dog by the age of 7 can be considered a ...
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- Dog Training Career: What Is Involved?
By: Pat Jackson | - A dog training career may be just right for you, if you love working with dogs. Dogs of all ages, from puppies to older dogs, need training, and their owners often don't know how to train them. They look for a professional dog trainer to do the job.
If you are thinking of a dog training career, you might want to start by practicing on your own dog. If you are good at training your dog, you might be good at training other peoples dogs. But if training your dog leaves you frustr ...
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- Health Issues In Older Dogs
By: Joe Sabol | - You think of a 5 year old as very young, however, when your dog turns 5, he is beginning to enter his senior years. Your dog will begin to experience the same health issues as his human family. As you begin to notice changes in your dog's appetite and behavior, schedule an appointment with the veterinarian for a complete evaluation. This exam will give the vet an overall picture of your pet's health by determining potential problems, addressing and treating current problems, and supporting you i ...
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- Helping Your Older Dog Stay Young--5 Ways To Keep Your Mature Dog Young For Longer
By: Debbie Davis | - If you have an older dog, you want to do everything you can to keep him young and healthy forever. Here are 5 things you can do for your older dog (a young dog too) that will keep him feeling young for as long as possible.
1. Keep his body weight appropriate for his breed. Many of the portions suggested by dog food manufacturers are great for a dog that actually works on a farm, or is used for hunting. But for the regular household pet these portions, based on the amount of daily ...
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- Cushing's Disease In Dogs (hyperadrenocorticism) - What You Should Know
By: Cristian Stan | - This disease is known in the medical world as hyperadrenocorticism, which means an overproduction cortisol in the body. Cortisol is the stress hormone and the disease usually appears in dogs at the age of 6 years or older.
There are certain dog breeds predisposed to this illness. These breeds are: german shepherd, poodles, daschunds, terriers, and golden retrievers.
Types of Cushing's disease
Cushing's disease is known in 3 types: pituitary tumor, adrenal tumor, and iatroge ...
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- An Owner's Guide To Kidney Disease In Dogs
By: D Swain | - Your dog's kidneys are responsible for eliminating toxic wastes and keeping the correct balance of chemicals in the blood. Kidney disease in dogs occurs when the organs are no longer able to function properly. This condition comes in two forms.
Forms
This disease can be either acute or chronic. The acute version occurs suddenly and sometimes causes irreparable damage. Dogs of any age are susceptible to this condition. Chronic kidney disease is progressive, and devel ...
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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 Owner's Guide To Valley Fever In Dogs
By: D Swain | - Valley fever in dogs is a fungal infection that although not usually life-threatening, does require extensive treatment. This condition is prevalent in the Southwestern states. They include California, New Mexico, Arizona, and Texas.
Cause
The fungus that causes this disease dwells in the desert soil. When dogs disturb the soil when digging, they can inhale some of the fungus spores. In most cases, the immune system will kill the infection. However, if the immune sy ...
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- An Owner's Guide To Prostate Cancer In Dogs
By: D Swain | - Prostate cancer in dogs is a very serious disease. This aggressive cancer can spread to other areas such as the lungs, bones, and lymph nodes. Older dogs are usually affected. So, what are some of the signs you will notice?
Symptoms
Two of the most common symptoms of this cancer are weight loss and general pain. Your dog's prostate will also become enlarged. As it grows, it will push against the urethra which makes it difficult to urinate. Blood may also appear in t ...
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- An Owner's Guide To Arthritis In Dogs
By: D Swain | - Arthritis in dogs is a condition that occurs when the joints become inflamed. This can be the result of injury or disease. This condition is most common in older dogs, but can also occur in younger canines. So, what exactly causes it?
Causes
Various things can cause dog arthritis. The most common is a traumatic injury that affects the joints, such as being hit by a car. As mentioned earlier, various diseases can also affect the joints and cause this condition.
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- Canine Bladder Infections - Top Five Causes Of Urinary Problems In Dogs
By: Kate Rieger | - The first step in dealing with the problem is to understand the possible causes of canine urinary incontinence. Here are five causes of urinary problems in dogs:
1. Birth defects that affect the structure of your dog's urinary tract are sometimes to blame for urinary problems in dogs. The most common kind of defect that causes incontinence in puppies are ectopic ureters. The ureters are tubes that transport urine from the kidneys to the bladder, where it is then passed out of ...
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- Understanding And Dealing With Your Dogs Dominant Behaviour
By: Ivan Ojounru | - There is a lot of misunderstanding surrounding dominance; what it is, and how to treat such unwanted behaviour in dogs that possess the natural inclination to be leaders. This article is aimed at helping the dog owner to gain some idea about what dominance is and how to manage dominant behaviour.
Much of the the research surrounding dominance in canines comes from observations of both wild and captive packs of dogs and wolves. However, this phenomena can also be observed in many ...
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- Arthritis In Senior Dogs Arthritis In Young Dogs
By: villenoire | - Most people do not realise this, but even very minor injuries can result in arthritis in dogs.
Certain conditions, such as dog hip dysplasia are more common in some dogs than others and this predisposition can also indicate a higher likelihood of arthritis in dogs. Of course, older dogs who have never suffered an injury may develop the ailment as they get older.
Dog arthritis comes in various forms. Just as in humans, arthritis is an inflammation in the joints. A d ...
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- Hip Dysplasia In Dogs An Arthritic Condition
By: villenoire | - In dogs, even a minor injury can lead to arthritis later in life. The conditions to which some breeds of dogs are predisposed, such as hip dysplasia can also mean a predisposition to developing arthritis as the dog ages. Even dogs who have never suffered an injury in their lives may well develop arthritis as they age.
The most common dog arthritis is osteoarthritis which is a degenerative disease in the joints where the cartilage will need remodeling, and then the new bone causes ...
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- A Serious And Common Disease Affecting A Number Of Dogs Is Kidney Disease
By: villenoire | - Kidneys are an important organ for the body - human or canine. They are responsible for ridding the body of toxins by filtration. Kidney disease causes the kidneys to function at only about thirty percent of their capacity. If the kidneys stop working, the toxins accumulate in the blood and get deposited in other organs. Subsequently, the dog dies.
Kidney failure in dogs stops the ability of the body to function properly. Toxins begin to build up in their bodies and once this star ...
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- How To Identify Kidney Disease In Dog
By: villenoire | - It is probably one of the leading causes of death in older dogs. There are two forms in which the disease can manifest itself, acute or chronic. The acute form can happen so quickly and suddenly, while the chronic form begins slowly and progresses over time. Sadly for the owner, news of either form of disease is upsetting.
Kidneys are an important organ for the body - human or canine. They are responsible for ridding the body of toxins by filtration. Kidney disease causes the k ...
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- Dogs Chronic Kidney Disease
By: villenoire | - Dog kidney disease is probably one of the leading causes of death in older dogs. There are two forms in which the disease can manifest itself, acute or chronic. The acute form can happen so quickly and suddenly, while the chronic form begins slowly and progresses over time. Sadly for the owner, news of either form of disease is upsetting.
Kidneys are an important organ for the body - human or canine. They are responsible for ridding the body of toxins by filtration. Kidney dise ...
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- Different Symptoms In Dogs Kidney Disease
By: villenoire | - It is probably one of the leading causes of death in older dogs. There are two forms in which the disease can manifest itself, acute or chronic. The acute form can happen so quickly and suddenly, while the chronic form begins slowly and progresses over time. Sadly for the owner, news of either form of disease is upsetting.
This disease causes a loss of approximately seventy percent of normal kidney function and it is these organs that act as the body's filtration system. If th ...
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- Dog Chronic Kideny Disease Symptoms
By: villenoire | - In older dogs it is probably one of the leading causes of death. Acute or chronic are the two forms that this disease can take. While the acute form happens very suddenly the chronic form starts slowly and gets worse with time. For the owner getting the news of either one is an upsetting thing.
The kidneys act as a filtration system for the body and an estimated seventy percent of their normal functioning is lost with this disease. Toxins and waste products get into the blood and ...
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- Dogs Kideny Failure
By: villenoire | - In older dogs it is probably one of the leading causes of death. Acute or chronic are the two forms that this disease can take. While the acute form happens very suddenly the chronic form starts slowly and gets worse with time. For the owner getting the news of either one is an upsetting thing.
This disease causes a loss of approximately seventy percent of normal kidney function and it is these organs that act as the body's filtration system. If these do not work properly, toxins ...
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- Canine Kidney Disease
By: villenoire | - If these do not work properly, toxins and waste products slowly build up in the blood. This can lead to a variety of problems, and sadly, eventual death. This unfortunately is the harsh reality of canine kidney disease.
The ability of a dog's body to properly function is stopped by kidney failure. A number of symptoms and warning signs will likely become obvious when the toxins begin to build up in their bodies. The acute time form usually appears more quickly even though both th ...
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- Dogs And Kidney Disease
By: villenoire | - It is probably one of the leading causes of death in older dogs. There are two forms in which the disease can manifest itself, acute or chronic. The acute form can happen so quickly and suddenly, while the chronic form begins slowly and progresses over time. Sadly for the owner, news of either form of disease is upsetting.
Kidneys are an important organ for the body - human or canine. They are responsible for ridding the body of toxins by filtration. Kidney disease causes the k ...
Tags: kidney failure in dogs, dog kidney failure, dog kidney disease, canine kidney failure,
- Kidney Disease In Dogs
By: villenoire | - It is probably one of the leading causes of death in older dogs. There are two forms in which the disease can manifest itself, acute or chronic. The acute form can happen so quickly and suddenly, while the chronic form begins slowly and progresses over time. Sadly for the owner, news of either form of disease is upsetting.
The kidneys act as a filtration system for the body and an estimated seventy percent of their normal functioning is lost with this disease. Toxins and waste ...
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- Service Dog Training: How To Prepare Your Dog
By: Sam Nichols | - Assistance dogs come in a variety of types: guiding dogs, hearing dogs and service dogs. At their core, all trainings aim to do the same thing: train a dog to help people that can't do their daily tasks properly because they have some disabilities. Such dogs will help people that have problems with their sight or hearing.
Other uses for service dogs include mobility assistance and seizure response training, but it depends on what the owner needs from the dog. If you do need this type of t ...
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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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- Dogs Training Series How Much Should I Feed My Dog
By: Alex Rocklane | - Many people have different answers based on their experiences with dogs. Clearly, the type of dog will determine how much and how frequently you should feed him. Small dogs require much less than a larger dog, but the difference might not be as big as you might think.
It also depends on the age your dog and his condition.
Puppies require a different diet than an older dog, and senior dogs also require special feeding. Puppies and senior dogs will be ...
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- Dog Arthritis Relief: A Pet Owner's Manual
By: Florin Albu | - Older dogs are most prone to arthritis and thats the sad fact. Arthritis in dogs is very similar to arthritis in humans. And there are no absolute cures yet. The only thing that you can do for now is to manage the disease and make your dog feel comfortable despite its condition.
Old or young dogs with arthritis can still live a normal life if owners just give them what they need to ease the pain. For starters, your dog is going to need comfortable bedding. Arthritis is a joint and ...
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- The Things Some Dogs Will Digest
By: Maureen Brownell | - Coprophagia is the consumption of feces by an animal.
As pet owners we are mainly concerned about this behaviour when it is practiced by our dogs. For some strange reason we humans find it to be a disgusting behaviour!
There are different types of Coprophagia.
Autocoprophagia - This is when an animal eats its own feces.
Intraspecific Coprophagia - This is when an animal eat feces belonging to another animal of the same species.
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- Cataracts In Dogs
By: Gerry Ronson | - Dogs can have several issues regarding their eyes. Most often we talk in general about the eye infections that can occur and how to prevent them. The eye infections are usually easier to diagnose and more common for those who have long hair that gets into the eyes. With cataracts you will find that there are certain breeds who are genetically predisposed to the disease and that it can be quite a process to treat. So what are cataracts?
Cataracts are a breakdown of the lens fib ...
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- Older Dog Health: What Are The Signs Of An Older Dog?
By: Jane Saeman | - It is common knowledge that for every year that a dog is alive with us they are actually aging 'seven years' in comparison to people. Although this is estimation, it is very close to reality. To be totally accurate though, one dog year is closer to a person aging eight years in life. It is therefore important that you have common knowledge of older dog health and how you can better supply your pet through his older years.
It can be very hard to determine older dog health issues ...
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- Administering Anesthesia To Your Older Dog
By: Jane Saeman | - 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 liver and kidneys, ...
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- Caring For Dogs With Disabilities
By: Jim McKiel | - A dog's disability may occur from an illness, injury or physical handicap. The degree of disability may be slight or may be incapacitating. Whatever reason for your dogs suffering will have a great effect on you as your pet's guardian.
If you adopt a pure breed dog from a reputable breeder, you will most likely have some type of health guarantee. If you adopt from an animal shelter, find a stray or take one of your neighbor's puppies you won't get a health guarantee or probably ...
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- Preventing Pain And Fear Aggression In Older Dogs
By: Kelly Marshall | - Many dog owners do not realize that as their dog becomes older, they tend to be a lot more sensitive to things. This can often lead to pain or fear induced aggression and they can even become aggressive during light play. This of course worries the owner and they have no idea why it is happening.
What to Do To Help You Aging Dog
The main thing that you can do for your aging dog is to study how they are acting. Do you notice that things are becoming more and more di ...
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- Training Dogs Not To Bite
By: Valerie Dancer | - According to the statistics, dogs bite more than 4.7 million people per year. This unwanted, and often avoidable, behaviour, results in law suits, medical bills and sometimes dog euthanasia.
As with any dog training issue, how easy or difficult it is to train a dog to not bite will vary according to the breed, age and individual temperament of the dog. But there are some common techniques that will usually help suppress the biting behaviour.
Wherever possible, start ...
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- Proven Techniques Help You Crate Training For Dogs Quickly And Easily
By: Michael Silvester | - Crate Training For Dogs
Many people are under the false impression that you can only crate train puppies and they refrain from crate training older dogs as they think it is too difficult.
There are also many people who think crate training is inhumane but done correctly this couldn't be further from the truth.
The dogs crate should never be used as a place to be sent when punished.
When dogs have been crate trained correctly they actual ...
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- Stop Searching, Training Your Dog Can Be Fun
By: adam archer | - It doesn't matter what type of dog training help your looking for, For instance it might be,petsmart dog training, boyton dog train, train dog to stop barking, training older dogs, train loud barking dogs, dog unrinary problems, training a loud barking dog, or how to train a pitbull.
If you find that you are not being successful in training your own dog, or maybe you don't have the time or the inclination, then you may wish to consider the use of a professional dog trainer. Professional ...
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- Special Pet Care Needs For Older Dogs
By: Kelly Marshall | - The average lifespan for most dogs is between eight and sixteen years. Some breeds age expectancy is less while other breeds normally have a longer lifespan. Once your dog becomes older it is time to take some preventative steps in order for them remain healthy, happy and active. Have your vet examine your pet annually or more often, if necessary. Veterinarians understand the different breed types and are familiar with problems you may encounter with your pet. They watch for this and make you aw ...
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