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Why Is My Old Dog Not Eating?

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Why Is My Old Dog Not Eating?   Is your dog not finishing its meals or having to be hand-fed? Maybe it is snubbing food altogether. In this blog, we go over some of the common reasons older dogs may have a decreased appetite. A decrease in appetite in older dogs is something that should Why Is My Old Dog Not Eating?

Why Does My Old Dog Keep Pooping In The House?

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Why Does My Old Dog Keep Pooping In The House? By Dr. Monica Tarantino If you own a senior dog, you may have experienced your old dog pooping in the house.  Sometimes, the accident can be a full bowel movement and other times, it can just be a little piece of stool that you find Why Does My Old Dog Keep Pooping In The House?

Why Does My Dog’s Breath Smell?

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Why Does My Dog’s Breath Smell?   Why does my dog’s breath smell? Oral health is vital to our dog’s overall health. Learn several reasons why your dog’s breath may smell and what to do about it! by Megan McCorkle RVT We all know that great feeling after we have left the dentist and had Why Does My Dog’s Breath Smell?

Wait…Are You Saying My Dog Is Old?

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Wait…Are You Saying My Dog Is Old?   A new study from UCSD came out this past week sharing data that indicates a 4 year old labrador is comparable to a 52 year old human which supports dogs may be seniors earlier then we thought! You may have heard about it in the media here. Wait…Are You Saying My Dog Is Old?

WHAT TO DO WHEN YOU LOSE A PET

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WHAT TO DO WHEN YOU LOSE A PET Pet loss has been on our minds lately and so this week we are sharing some behind-the-scenes on a tradition that has really helped us process the grief that we have when we lose a beloved pet. Let’s start by agreeing on this: Losing a pet is WHAT TO DO WHEN YOU LOSE A PET

Old Dog Insurance: What Senior Dog Pet Parents Had To Say About Pet Insurance

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Old Dog Insurance: What Senior Dog Pet Parents Had To Say About Pet Insurance   By Megan McCorkle LVT Recently, we posted a poll to our Instagram and Facebook groups regarding pet insurance with senior dogs. The focus being pros and cons and the experiences with this industry from a pet parents’ perspective. The poll Old Dog Insurance: What Senior Dog Pet Parents Had To Say About Pet Insurance

What Age Is Considered Old For A Dog?

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What Age Is Considered Old For A Dog?   By Dr. Monica Tarantino DVM We’ve all heard the old adage that says for every human year a dog ages 7 years. But what does that mean for your dog? In today’s blog, we’ll dive into what one recent University of California study suggests about how What Age Is Considered Old For A Dog?

Traveling With Senior Dogs During The Holidays

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Traveling With Senior Dogs During The Holidays   The holidays are so much fun with trips to visit friends and family. A lot of us have trouble leaving our doggie best friends at home during the holidays! Here we share a few tips to help keep travel safe and sound for our fur kids! Traveling Traveling With Senior Dogs During The Holidays

Tips For When Your Old Dogs Legs “Give Out”

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Tips For When Your Old Dogs Legs “Give Out” As our dogs get older, they are more prone to develop disease in general.  Diseases like orthopedic conditions, neurological conditions, and even metabolic conditions can cause problems with their back legs. In this article, we’ll discuss emergency and non-emergency causes of problems with your dog’s back Tips For When Your Old Dogs Legs “Give Out”

The Importance Of Keeping Old Dogs Slim And Trim

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The Importance Of Keeping Old Dogs Slim And Trim We aren’t trying to keep Fido skinny just for looks, it can have a major affect on their health as well! We aren’t trying to keep Fido skinny just for looks, it can have a major affect on their health as well! Overweight dogs can have The Importance Of Keeping Old Dogs Slim And Trim