So there are different types of anesthesia (we have a video on that), whether sedation or general anesthesia....
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There are effects of hormones on personality. The main ones we're going to lose are testosterone on a male dog....
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That would depend on the type of surgery done....
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I am a big proponent of exercise, so yes, I would encourage you to exercise them....
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It can make them be healthier and have a far better quality of life....
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A spay is for a female dog, and a neuter is for a male dog. In a spay, we remove the ovaries and sometimes part of the uterus....
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That can be a tough question to answer, but your pet may change their breathing habits; they may go into labored breathing....
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So there is a little bit of variability with that, depending on the procedure that they've had....
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Great question....
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There can be, especially with neuter surgeries....
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At Waco, we make sure that you go home with specific instructions on what to do for your dog regarding medications, resting, keeping them away from...
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Absolutely is my answer to that one, although there are certain vaccinations that may be able to be slowed down or not given with as much frequency...
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We think that dogs get senile just the way people do. Sometimes, they get their day and nights mixed up....
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I think the most common health issue in all of our older pets is they cannot see as well as they age. They can not hear as well as they age....
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On top of adding the supplements and adjusting the steps in your home, make sure they have a nice, cushy bed to sleep on....
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Yes, you certainly know that an older dog can still get Lyme disease. A tick is going to get on an older dog just as much as a younger dog....
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There's not just one answer to that. That could be for many reasons. Sometimes, it is because they are a little disoriented....
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Hmm. That could also be for a variety of reasons. I mean, the first thing that comes to my mind is senility....
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I think that they need to make some accommodations at home. They can't see as well, so don't change the furniture a lot....
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This is obviously a pretty broad question. So I would tell you it's impossible to list every single thing that you can look out for....