Spaying or neutering can help because sometimes testosterone and estrogen can affect marking....
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We hope to be able to control that pain....
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It can vary, but generally you're looking at anywhere from around five to seven days of them having to be rested and calm.
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There certainly can be. Just as with people, every anesthetic carries a risk....
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Euthanasia is, in my opinion, making a kind decision love your dog enough to let them go—an end-of-life decision.
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In general, the next day is what I recommend....
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Nutritional, yes. There are various senior dog foods that are on the market and for good reason....
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Yes, you should offer a more secure location for them to sleep and bedding....
What is the difference between a mature, senior, and geriatric dog? - Animal Hospital of Statesville
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Great question. So the general definition is where the dog is in their life....
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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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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....