When your dog wakes up after surgery, we extubate the tube in their throat for the anesthetic....
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We have a conversation about that with you first, and we make sure that you feel that that time is right....
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No. Just in case that wasn't clear on tape, no. No. There's no evidence or proof that that is a positive thing....
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We recommended it. As you can imagine, they have major abdominal surgery for those spays....
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There are many health issues that we can prevent, and it's much better for your pets to prevent disease than it is to treat it when it happens....
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As your dog ages, they can lose some of their hearing, so you may notice that they don't respond as quickly to you. They may not come....
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As we all know, dogs can vary from tiny little toy breeds to the giant Great Danes and Saint Bernard breeds....
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They don't have to be....
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No, of course not. Nope. Nope. No, no. No. They don't have to be spayed or neutered....
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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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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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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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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....
What are some things I can do to make my aging dog more comfortable? - Countryside Veterinary Clinic
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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....
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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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When it comes to basic comfort, I think things like giving them a nice, cozy bed go a long way....
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I would recommend it unless there's some reason why not to do so in their history....