For our senior dogs, a lot of it goes back to their lifestyle....
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Most of our patients will be dismissed in the late afternoon or early evening on the day of their procedure....
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It is a good possibility. Many male dogs are out looking for a girlfriend....
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Maybe a male dog who is becoming territorial. So the answer to that question could possibly be yes....
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As far as spaying goes, that's not normally something we see in female dogs....
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Female dogs are prepared in the same way that I described it for a neuter; it’s a very aseptic technique, making sure everything's clipped and clea...
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Beforehand we've probably communicated with you as far as the general procedure, what to expect, and when we will follow up with you to let you kno...
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Surgery is painful. We provide post-surgical pain relief for all dogs getting spayed or neutered....
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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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Most of our surgeries are going to heal on their own....
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A lot depends on what your senior dog is exhibiting. If they're fairly healthy and they're running around, still playing, great....
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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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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We think that dogs get senile just the way people do. Sometimes, they get their day and nights mixed up....
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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....