Taking Care of Your Dog’s Teeth
Taking Care of Your Dog’s Teeth Your dog has become a special part of your family. He provides companionship and devotion to you without asking for much in return. You’ll want your dog to stay around for as long as possible, so keeping him healthy is important. The...
Hyperplasia In Older Male Dogs
Hyperplasia In Older Male Dogs Hyperplasia of the prostate gland is a benign enlargement due to an increase in the number of cells within the gland and occurs in about 2/3 of older male dogs. However, only a small percentage of these dogs ever show any noticeable...
Administering Anesthesia To Your Older Dog
Administering Anesthesia To Your Older Dog Up until the late fifties and early sixties, the successful outcome of many surgical procedures for older dogs was somewhat uncertain. This was due in small part to the surgical techniques and materials employed at the time,...
Less Adaptability As Your Dog Ages
Less Adaptability As Your Dog Ages It is not uncommon to find the older dog less adaptable to changes in diet, routine, or environment. For example, my dog always loved riding in the car, bouncing about with a sense of excitement. He never missed a thing that passed...