Senior dogs have only a few more years or months to live, so it is our duty as the owner to make sure that they live a happy, peaceful, and healthy life through their golden years. As much as you try to improve your senior dog’s life there is only so much we can do…
Category Archives: Senior Dogs
Ten Early Warning Signs of Canine Cancer
Cancer essentially refers to an uncontrolled cell growth on or in the body. It may either be localized, or invade neighboring tissues and then spread all the way through the body. This serious disease is potential in most household animals, and the incidence increases with age. Dogs often get cancer at almost the same rate…
Helping Soothe Your Senior Dog’s Aching Joints
Arthritis, also called as osteoarthritis or degenerative joint disease, is found to be one of the most widespread health issues in adult dogs. As a matter of fact, The Arthritis Foundation revealed that one in every five dogs in the US is affected by this chronic pain condition. So, as a dog owner, you will…
Senior Dogs: Young At Heart
When thinking about dog adoption, many people imagine bringing home a furry, spanking new little pooch to grow up with their kids. Indeed, it’s a cute picture; however, most dog owners fail to realize the loads of work that actually come with raising a new puppy. Because younger dogs need plenty of exercise, training, and…
It’s Time: Making the Tough Decision to Let Your Dog Go
One of the most difficult things you will ever face in life is How and When to Deal With the Euthanasia of Your Dog. Keeping things in perspective is important to your own peace of mind, because you have to decide if euthanasia is now what is best for your sick, injured, old or dying…
A Dog’s Death – Tips for the Owner’s Healing Process
Every dog lover who has spent many years with his canine buddy will definitely feel a sense of loss when this buddy exits from our world. A dog’s death is not something of a joke; many pet owners have regarded their dogs as children, best friends, and many other important roles in their life. Most…
All about Canine Cataracts
Canine cataracts are basically a developed opacity in the eye lens of a dog resulting in blurry vision. If a cataract is small, it will not likely disturb the animal’s vision too much. However, cataracts have to be closely monitored because the thicker and denser they become, the more likely it is for the pet…
How to Cope When Your Dog Dies
The emotional pain of losing a dog is just as strong, and just as real, as the emotional pain we suffer when we lose a human loved one. So the same five stages of grief that we must pass through when we lose a friend or family member apply when learning how to cope when your…
The Basics of Senior Dog Care
The basics of senior dog care become a necessity that we must educate ourselves about as our dogs get older. Dogs age too, like humans and all other living beings. And as they age, their needs also change. Their general health and fitness starts to deteriorate and their nutrition requirements also make a gradual shift….
Exercise Tips for Senior Dogs
Since older dogs have already outlived their youthful, or “prime” years, some of their body parts and functions are starting to wear out, just like in us humans. That’s why we need to pay attention to exercise tips for senior dogs. Many elderly dogs experience arthritis, joint pains, slight blindness and hearing damage, and even…
How to Diagnose Dog Deafness or Blindness
Ailments in our dogs can be quite hard to diagnose, so here are some tips on how to diagnose dog deafness or blindness. Hearing and eyesight are two of the most crucial senses of any living being. While it is relatively easy to diagnose humans because they can speak up and communicate, it is especially…
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