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Wondering when a dog’s senior years begin? It depends on your dog’s size. Small dogs become seniors at 11 years old. Medium dogs become senior citizens at 10 years old. Large dogs become seniors at 8 years old. Giant breeds become senior citizens at 7 years old. That’s when it’s time to switch from adult food to senior dog food and begin paying attention to your dog’s needs as they age. See the signs of aging in dogs — and how to determine your dog’s real age. Dog mom recommendations for things you should start doing EARLY to prevent problems later and prolong your senior dog’s life. How to care for your dog’s arthritis and achy joints — vitamins and supplements that help aging dogs. Jealousy issues, potty issues (and how to deal with an incontinent dog), refusing to go down stairs (and how to build a ramp yourself) and other things to watch for. What it’s like living with an old blind and deaf dog — and the best toys for dogs with few or no teeth. How to know when it’s time to euthanize, what to do if your dog dies at home, and how to make a unique memorial as a tribute to your dog.
To figure the human equivalent of a dog’s age, just add 7 to each year that your dog has been alive, right? Wrong! Here’s how to determine your dog’s physical age AND your dog’s mental age in the MOST accurate way — like veterinarians do.
The best toys for dogs are those which match your dog’s needs the best. If your dog has no teeth, or few teeth, these are the 10 best dog toys to consider.
DIY Dog Stair Treads – Suddenly our dog started refusing to walk down stairs in our home. (Hardwood, not carpeted.) See my cheap DIY stair treads solution. It has worked for us for 10 years now… and counting!
Have a senior dog? Here are the most common health problems in older dogs that you need to be aware of. How to prepare for your senior dog’s final years healthwise.
I know how challenging raising two dogs together can be — especially when one is jealous or aggressive. It’s downright scary at times! See how we dealt with many long months of sibling rivalry of the worst kind in our home, what dog jealousy and aggression look like (photos and videos), and how I managed to stop dog on dog jealousy with my dogs.
According to veterinarians, when is it time to euthanize a dog? After working at a vet AND having 2 of my own dogs put to sleep recently, I can help you get through this difficult time. Here’s everything you need to know about when to euthanize a dog. Here are 5 signs that it’s time. Plus advice that other veterinarians have personally given me. And the official Quality of Life Scale for dogs — to help you gauge your dog’s quality of life.
Switching dog food will happen at least twice in your dog’s life: 1) as they transition from puppy to adult, and 2) as they transition from adult to senior dog. You can’t just change dog food overnight though! Here are the steps to transition your dog with ease to a new food in 5 or 10 days — whether you’re switching from puppy food to adult dog food, from adult food to senior dog food, or there’s some other reason for you to switch food (like allergies, weight issues, health concerns, etc.)
Does your dog have arthritis or joint pain? (Mine does.) Thinking of giving your dog Glucosamine or Chondroitin supplements for the first time? Here’s what I’ve learned after using Chondroitin and Glucosamine for dogs for several years now.
If your dog passes away at home, you have 3 options: vet, crematorium, burial. Here’s what you need to know about cremating or burying a dog.
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