senior-dogs
If you ended up in the hospital tomorrow, who would look after your dog? A simple six step plan, plus a one page emergency sheet you can copy and print.
golden retriever
Extra pounds put more strain on an older Golden's joints. How to tell if yours is overweight, and gentle, vet-guided ways to bring the weight down.
golden retriever
If your Golden seems lost, restless at night or less like themselves, it may be more than old age. What the early signs look like and what a vet can do.
golden retriever
Slower to rise, skipping the stairs, stiff after naps. What joint trouble looks like in an older Golden, how vets confirm it, and what daily care helps.
labrador-retriever
Leaking urine or stool in an older Lab is a medical problem, not a training one. What can cause it, how to manage accidents at home, and when to call the vet.
labrador-retriever
Yes, and many senior Labs enjoy it. Gentle training methods, joint-friendly tricks, and what to do when hearing or vision loss gets in the way.
labrador-retriever
Itching, odor, bald patches or a new lump on an older Lab can have many causes. What to watch for, how vets find the cause, and what helps at home.
labrador-retriever
Floppy ears trap moisture and bacteria, and Labs pay for it. The signs of trouble in an older dog, how to prevent flare-ups, and when to see the vet.
labrador-retriever
Hearing often starts to fade in a Lab's senior years, so slowly you may not notice. The signs, how vets check, and ways to keep communicating with your dog.
Some weight change is normal as muscle fades with age, but steady loss can point to a health problem. How to tell the difference and when to see the vet.
Groaning can be one clue that an older dog hurts, but dogs also show pain in quieter ways. What to listen and look for, and when to call the vet.
What older dogs need from their food, how to choose between wet and dry, foods to avoid, and when your vet may suggest a prescription diet.
Dogs notice when a companion is gone, and older dogs can take a while to settle. What grief looks like, how to support your dog, and when to call the vet.
Dogs hide pain, and the signs are easy to write off as old age. How to spot them in the way your dog moves, rests and acts, and when to go to the vet.
No one can hand you the day, but you can judge your dog's quality of life honestly and often. A scale vets use, signs it's slipping, and questions to ask your vet.
Human painkillers can seriously harm dogs. Why the medicine cabinet is off limits, what to do if your dog swallowed a pill, and what vets can prescribe instead.
No one can tell you the day, but some changes show a dog's body is slowing down. What to look for, what to do now, and what to do if your dog dies at home.
Cancer, along with joint and organ problems, is one of the biggest health risks for German Shepherds. What to watch for and how early checks help.
Most German Shepherds start to show their age somewhere in the middle years. The early signs, what changes physically and mentally, and how to help.
Practical care for an older German Shepherd: protecting joints and mobility, feeding for age, adjusting exercise and keeping up with vet checks.
Physical decline, changing behavior and hard decisions come with a German Shepherd's later years. What to expect, how to keep your dog comfortable, and how to know it's time.
