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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.
If your dog’s tongue sticks out all the time, it could eventually become dry and cracked — and painful — for your dog. Here’s what you should do to make sure that your dog’s tongue stays in the best condition possible.
As dogs age, their nutritional needs change. To keep your dog healthy through old age, you’ll need to make some adjustments to your dog’s diet. Here’s what to watch for and how to meet your dog’s needs with senior dog foods.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Here are my best tips for determining the ‘right’ dog for you… it all starts with asking the right questions.
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.
