Annual Senior Dog Wellness Exam: What Tests to Expect
A senior dog wellness exam can catch problems before your dog shows any signs. Your dog looks fine. Eating, playing, […]
Health Conditions
Seizures in Senior Dogs: What to Do and When to Call the Vet
Old dog seizures are frightening to watch, but knowing what to do helps. Watching your senior dog have a seizure […]
Urinary Incontinence in Senior Dogs: Causes and Solutions
Dog incontinence is common in older dogs, and it is often manageable. Finding a wet spot where your dog was […]
Skin Lumps and Tumors in Senior Dogs: When to Worry
Finding lumps on dogs is scary, but many are harmless. Finding a lump while petting your senior dog is one […]
Cataracts in Senior Dogs: Symptoms and Treatment
Cataracts in dogs cause a cloudy haze, but not every cloudy eye has cataracts. Noticing a cloudy or bluish haze […]
Why Is My Senior Dog Limping on a Back Leg?
A dog limping back leg is a common worry, and the cause depends on how the limp began. Finding your […]
Heart Murmurs and Heart Disease in Senior Dogs
Heart Murmurs and Heart Disease in Senior Dogs A heart murmur in dogs is a sound your vet hears, not […]
Cancer in Senior Dogs: Early Warning Signs
Knowing the signs of cancer in dogs can help you act early. Cancer is the leading cause of death in […]
Senior Dog Coughing at Night: Possible Causes
Dog coughing at night often starts small, but it can point to something serious. It often starts small: a dry […]
Canine Dementia (CCD): Symptoms and How to Care for an Affected Dog
Dog dementia, also called canine cognitive dysfunction, is common in older dogs. If your senior dog has started seeming confused […]