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Old dogs need extra care. Provide special grooming. Schedule regular vet visits to help your dog maintain mobility and stay at a healthy weight.

Make changes: Modify your dog’s diet, take shorter daily walks, and provide more potty breaks.

Stay active: Create an exercise program to keep your senior dog active.

Old dog, new tricks: Training an older dog is easier. Older dogs have longer attention spans, pay attention and follow commands.

To help your dog stay young as long as possible, it's crucial to pay attention to his nutrition, exercise and mental stimulation requirements. Maintaining a good routine for your dog will prevent many potential diseases from forming as your dog ages.

7 changes to expect as your dog ages

August 18, 2019 posted by

As your dog gets older, start watching for aging dog behaviors. Don’t be surprised to find your once active dog sleep more and play less.

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Canine Cognitive Dysfunction, also known as dog dementia, affects 50% of dogs 11 and older.

Can dogs get dementia?

June 13, 2019 posted by

Canine Cognitive Dysfunction, also known as dog dementia, affects 50% of dogs 11 and older. The disease can change your dog’s awareness and memory.

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5 tips for keeping your dog happy and healthy

5 tips for keeping your dog happy and healthy

March 9, 2019 posted by

Dog stays happy and healthy: Exercise, nutrition, health checks, joint care and lots of love. Take steps to ensure that your dog has a happy and long life.

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Caring for your senior dog

Caring for your senior dog

January 21, 2019 posted by

Caring for senior dogs includes regular vet care, special attention to food and exercise, joint pain management and lots of TLC.

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Help your aging dog be comfortable

Help your aging dog be comfortable

August 23, 2018 posted by

Help your aging dog if he starts having trouble regulating body temperature, sleeping through the night or becomes incontinent.

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To manage arthritis in dogs, veterinarians recommend controlling the pain and inflammation associated with arthritis with medication. This should also be accompanied by a suitable diet and exercise and supplements.

Help older dogs age gracefully

October 15, 2017 posted by

Older dogs need extra care including special grooming and regular vet visits to maintain mobility and stay at a healthy weight.

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As their senses of hearing and sight decline, some dogs become more fearful and less confident.

Teach old dog new tricks

July 22, 2017 posted by

You can teach an old dog new tricks. Training an older dog is easier because the dog has a longer attention span, pays attention and follows commands better

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To manage arthritis in dogs, veterinarians recommend controlling the pain and inflammation associated with arthritis with medication. This should also be accompanied by a suitable diet and exercise and supplements.

Keep your senior dog active

December 27, 2016 posted by

Create an exercise program that will keep your senior dog active. Start slowly and you’ll see benefits almost immediately.

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Make changes to accommodate your aging dog

Make changes to accommodate your aging dog

November 13, 2016 posted by

Aging dog: Be prepared to modify diet, daily walks, potty schedule, areas of home to help your dog as he ages. Be patient.

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Senior citizen holds an Italian Greyhound, who looks at him lovingly.

Dog ownership provides health benefits for senior citizens

September 25, 2016 posted by

Dogs and senior citizens: Besides companionship, dogs provide senior citizens with several physical and emotional benefits.

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