It is a possibility. Their metabolism can be affected once we remove those hormones....
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Yes. It is good to continue exercising regularly with your dog. Hopefully, your dog would have been conditioned to do that all alone....
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So, nutritional needs will change as they age. Caloric intake or how much food they consume may also change because they're less active....
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It really can help to decrease the overpopulation problem that we are dealing with....
What questions should I ask my veterinarian about my dog’s surgery? - Animal Hospital of Statesville
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One important question would be thinking about the care afterward, which we've talked a lot about....
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Yes, we generally require fasting for surgery. Usually, that's after midnight....
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Pain can be exhibited in multiple ways. We often think about our pets being vocal....
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So all of our canine patients will go home with some written discharge instructions, and your veterinarian, or one of their assistants, will go ove...
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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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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....
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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....