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Helping Your Dog Age Gracefully

August 29, 2016

Every senior pet owner is familiar with the situation: that little pup that used to rip up the newspaper and run around with endless vigor seems a little slower after seven or eight years. Although your dog may not have the boundless energy he or she used to, this doesn’t mean your pet still can’t…

Common Behavioral Problems in Older Dogs [Infographic]

November 15, 2016

Just like with humans, the older a dog gets, the more their overall health starts to deteriorate. While age comes with less energy and shakier joints, it also comes with deteriorating sensory and cognitive functioning. Sometimes this decline in mental and physical capabilities can cause older dogs to act out or misbehave. However, being aware…

Tips for Keeping Your Senior Dog Active

November 30, 2016

Caring for an older dog is drastically different than caring for a spunky, young puppy. While it is easier in some respects, owning a senior dog does come with it’s unique challenges. One of the biggest challenges pet owners face as their dog’s grow older is keeping them active on a daily basis. While your…

Urinary Incontinence in Senior Dogs

January 7, 2017

As dogs age, their medical conditions get more complex and owners need to be aware of the considerations facing their furry friends. One common problem amongst older dogs is urinary incontinence. What is Canine Urinary Incontinence? According to WebMD, Urinary incontinence is “when a housetrained dog loses control of his bladder.” Like most medical conditions,…