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....
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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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At your first visit, what we're going to be looking for is their temperament, demeanor, and their general energy level to determine whether or not ...
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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....
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It depends on your lifestyle and what type of breed you're looking for—a small breed or a larger, giant breed....
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Progesterone timing is a very complex thing, but to boil it down, the premise is that you pull blood every other day about when she comes into heat...
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Socializing is vital to your puppy's overall lifelong wellbeing....
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They make a lot of great toys out there. I always recommend a stuffingless toy if they need something soft....
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There are sperm banks for dogs. In fact, there are many sperm banks for dogs. Some companies have franchises....
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That varies based on the veterinarian that you're working with....
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So there are two main types of artificial insemination—vaginal and trans-cervical. So vaginal is used for fresh semen....