2024年3月26日 · Everybody gets old, including your dog. That adorable little pup that grew into your constant companion may be showing signs of getting old, both physical and mental. Different breeds and sizes of...

2012年9月16日 · Common symptoms like lethargy, persistent vomiting, diarrhea, cloudy pupils, frequent urination, weight change, disorientation, slow-healing rate, and bad breath are often ignored clues of serious disease. Read on to learn about the symptoms of the most concerning diseases that can affect your older dog and potentially shorten its lifespan.

An older dog’s behavior will give you plenty of hints as to what he needs, but sometimes it helps to put it in words. If your senior dog could talk, here are a few things he or she would most likely tell you.

Don’t assume that your dog is “just getting old” and nothing can be done to help him. Many changes in behavior can be signs of treatable medical disorders (please see Ruling Out Specific Medical Problems, below), and there are a variety of therapies that can comfort your dog and manage his symptoms, including any pain he might be ...

2024年6月23日 · In an old dog, behavior changes can appear suddenly or creep up slowly over the years. Find out why they happen, what's normal, and how to handle them.

2024年10月14日 · Old dog syndrome can look alarming, but thankfully it’s usually not as devastating as it appears. Integrative veterinarian Dr. Julie Buzby explains the signs, diagnosis, treatment, and outlook for old dog syndrome to help dog …

2024年4月29日 · We spoke to vet Dr. Joanna Woodnutt about the eight main symptoms that you should be looking out for when your dog is getting old, along with advice on how to alleviate or treat them when they come up.

Watching your dog grow old is difficult, but admitting that they’re not a spring chicken any longer is among the most important things you can do for your aging dog. If you stay in denial, you may miss crucial signs of aging, which can indicate diseases, illness, and pain.

2025年1月15日 · Find out when your dog is considered a senior, the signs of an aging dog, and how to calculate a dog's age in human years - the most accurate way.

2022年9月30日 · Older dogs take a slower approach to life, but if you notice yours seems stiff or is limping, arthritis might be to blame. Osteoarthritis is the breakdown of cartilage in the joints between...