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Old Dogs / Senior Dogs
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.
As as a dog's Senior years go by and the Geriatric years approach, we dog owners need to add a few more things to the list of what to watch for and do, in order to help our aging dogs get as much out of life as possible. Here are some Senior dog health issues to look for, plus some tips for providing daily care for older dogs.
The senior dog years can be hard -- on both the dog and the owner. But there are many things you can do to keep your older dog with you and feeling as good as possible for many years to come. Here's what to look for in terms of your dog's weight, energy, and behavior issues as he approaches old age.
