For our senior dogs, a lot of it goes back to their lifestyle....
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Sure. We generally call mature dogs adult dogs....
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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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It’s not recommended. Again, regarding the overpopulation problem, we don't really need more unwanted puppies....
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So there are different types of anesthesia (we have a video on that), whether sedation or general anesthesia....
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That would depend on the type of surgery done....
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When dogs come in for neuter surgery, they're prepared in a very aseptic way. We clip and clean everything to prepare them for surgery....
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Yes, certainly the accommodations we were talking about to the environment—make it brighter, make it less slippery, and make fewer steps....
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Palliative care is more trying to keep your pet comfortable while still trying to treat your pet, and hospice, in general, is thought of as more ke...
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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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I would recommend it unless there's some reason why not to do so in their history....
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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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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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When it comes to basic comfort, I think things like giving them a nice, cozy bed go a long way....
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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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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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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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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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There's not just one answer to that. That could be for many reasons. Sometimes, it is because they are a little disoriented....