I highly recommend having your dog spayed or neutered.
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Probably not....
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Part of any surgical procedure involves a pre-anesthetic veterinary appointment....
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Pain can be exhibited in multiple ways. We often think about our pets being vocal....
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You want to know what's safe for them and what's not safe. Do they have any restrictions?...
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A lot of times you'll need to add some glucosamine, chondroitin sulfate, MSM—these are all good for the joints....
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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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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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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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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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Treats or a toy are your best friend, or even just praise in general. You want to be teaching them to sit, stay, and lay down....
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So there are two main types of artificial insemination—vaginal and trans-cervical. So vaginal is used for fresh semen....
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Puppies are more playful than aggressive. It just may come across that way because they're growling, biting, chewing, and wrestling....