Posts By Andi Andersen
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15.5K1Health & WellnessTrimming an Old Dog’s Nails
Old dogs have special grooming needs. Take your pooch’s nails, for instance. Trimming an old dog’s nails can be challenging, but as...
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4.6K7Health & WellnessConsider In-Home Euthanasia When the Time Comes for Your Old Dog
I can’t think of a more sad time in my life than when I’ve had to put a dog to sleep. The...
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5.4K1Health & WellnessHow To Groom a Long-Haired Old Dog
Does your old dog seem like she doesn’t like to go to the groomer? Or, if you groom her at home, does...
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6.4K1Health & WellnessWhen is My Dog Eligible for a Doggie-AARP Card?
Just before I turned 50 years old I started getting solicitations to join AARP. That’s how I knew I was entering my...
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4.0K1About AdoptingAdopt an Old Dog
When you hear about adopting a dog, you probably assume we’re talking about adopting a puppy. But if you’re not up to...
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13.1K1Health & WellnessProstate Cancer in Male Dogs
As dogs age they suffer many of the same health conditions as people. One of those conditions is an enlarged prostate, which...
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35.0K4Puppy GuidesGetting a New Puppy with an Older Dog
So you’re thinking about getting a new puppy with an older dog in the house and wondering how your old dog will...
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13.2K2Health & WellnessVIDEO: Old Dog Illness Symptoms
When your old dog circles in one direction, loses her balance, falls over or her eyes dart back and forth, it can...
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5.6K1Health & WellnessIdiopathic Vestibular Disease In Old Dogs
There’s a condition that affects old dogs called Idiopathic Vestibular Disease. The symptoms are scary. Your dog is unsteady and may even...
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5.3K3Old Dog New TrickVIDEO: Old Dogs CAN Learn Tricks
I wish I knew where that adage “you can’t teach an old dog new tricks” came from because nothing could be farther...
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5.3K2Health & WellnessNurturing an Old Dog
As our pets age we want to make their golden years truly golden. But sometimes the way we show them love is...
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41.1K9Health & WellnessCommon Behavioral Changes In Old Dogs
Your dog is aging and he isn’t acting normal. You aren’t sure whether he’s just getting old and cranky or if something’s...
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4.1K2Health & WellnessHow To Train An Old Dog
Maybe you’re thinking of adopting an old dog but are concerned that she hasn’t been trained. Don’t buy into the old adage...
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3.7K1Health & WellnessEnsure Your Pet Lives Comfortably During the Senior Life Stage
If you’re like me, it breaks your heart to see your old dog suffering, yet you feel helpless in terms of improving...
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11.4K1Health & WellnessCataracts in Old Dogs Eyes
The good news is that cataracts in old dogs’ eyes, when caught early enough, may be treated. The bad news is, if...
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3.7K1Health & WellnessIncontinence in Older Dogs
Whether we’re talking about our parents or our pets, one of the most common aspects of aging is the deterioration of muscle/strength....
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7.8K1Bones & Joints
Caring For A Senior Dog With Osteoarthritis
You swore to be with your dog through thick and thin, and now you’re dog is older and ridden with osteoarthritis. Your...
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5.4K9Food GuidelinesAs Your Dog Ages Feed Him a Good Diet For an Old Dog
Just like people, as dogs age so does the need to adjust their diet. They aren’t as active, their digestive track slows...
