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Old Dogs / Senior Dogs

Hanging Tongue Syndrome In Dogs & How To Care For Your Dog’s Dry Tongue

If your dog's tongue sticks out all the time, it can become dry, cracked & painful for your dog. Here's how to make sure your dog's tongue stays in good condition.

Senior dogs have different nutritional needs as they begin to slow down. photo by normanack on Flickr

Senior Dog Food Tips: How To Meet The Nutritional Needs Of A Senior Dog

As dogs age, their nutritional needs change. To keep your dog healthy through old age, you'll need to adjust your dog's diet. Here's how senior dog foods meet a senior dog's needs.

How To Build A Dog Ramp Yourself

My Dachshund recently had back surgery, so I needed a dog ramp -- instead of doggie steps -- as a way for her to get up on my bed. Most of the dog ramps I found online where very expensive and the height didn't match up with my bed height. So I made my own. Here's how...

Dog Vitamins Can Improve Your Pet’s Life Now… And In His Senior Years

Dog vitamins aren't just for senior dogs. Vitamins should be given throughout your dog's life in order to ensure that his senior years are just as healthy and active as his puppy years were. Here are the vitamins & supplements that are best for dogs.

Signs Of Aging To Watch For In An Elderly Dog

Have an elderly dog? These are the signs of aging you should be on the lookout for. Each of them requires special attention for senior dogs.

Dog Joint Pain: What To Look For & How To Treat It Naturally

Does your dog suffer from joint pain? Here are some natural home remedies for treating dog joint pain. Plus tips on helping your older dog during his golden years.

How To Make A Unique & Long-Lasting Dog Memorial As A Tribute To Your Dog

A dog memorial is a great way to memorialize your dog after he has passed on. The best part: you can make your own dog memorial any way you want to.

How To Care For An Older Dog With No Teeth

My Pomeranian/Yorkie dog is 18 years old and he's lost all of his teeth. Here's how we got through the painful periods when he was losing his teeth and having difficulty eating. Plus tips for caring for a dog with no teeth.

How To Ask The Right Questions When Choosing A Dog

Here are my best tips for determining the 'right' dog for you... it all starts with asking the right questions.

What It’s Like Living With An Old Blind And Deaf Dog

Our aging dog is still in reasonably good health and not suffering from many aches and pains, but his navigational skills have been reduced to what he can smell. With doggie cataracts and acute hearing loss that has eliminated most of our ability to communicate with him, he still seems to get around the house with little trouble.

Dog Incontinence Issues & Tips For Dealing With An Older Incontinent Dog

As dogs age, they face the same physical problems that most elderly people find themselves dealing with, including incontinence. Our 18-year-old dog, Rascal, is no exception. Fortunately, there are a number of things you can do to help maintain your sanity when you have an incontinent dog...

5 Key Points For Housebreaking An Older Dog

It can be difficult to train an older dog not to pee or poop in the house. 5 important things to consider when housebreaking an adult dog (including how to housebreak a dog when you're busy and away from home a lot).

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