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Senior Staffordshire Bull Terrier running outdoors.
Expert Advice: Health Dementia in Dogs: Signs, Symptoms, and Treatments
Just like humans with Alzheimer's disease, dogs can suffer from Cognitive Dysfunction Syndrome or dog dementia. Learn the signs and how you can treat it.
/expert-advice/health/dog-dementia/ | July 6, 2023
Beagle dog drinking water to cool off in shade on grass hiding from summer sun . Summer background. Tired of summer heat.
Expert Advice: Common Conditions Kidney Disease in Dogs: Signs, Symptoms, and Treatment
Acute or chronic kidney disease in dogs is a serious and progressive health concern. Early detection and proper management can extend your dog's life.
/expert-advice/health/dog-kidney-disease/ | June 29, 2023
Golden Retriever eating from a stainless steel bowl indoors.
Expert Advice: Vitamins & Supplements Senior Dog Nutrition and Supplement Tips
As dogs age, they undergo specific internal and external changes. Some are obvious, such as greying fur, weight gain, or hip or elbow dysplasia. Others may be harder to spot, such as slower metabolism or decreased immune function. By the time your dog is a senior, one of these key changes is a new set […]
/expert-advice/nutrition/nutrition-and-supplements-for-senior-dogs/ | May 3, 2022
Nederlandse Kooikerhondje walking through a field of dandelions.
Expert Advice: Health Keeping Your Dog Forever Young: Expert Tips
Owning a dog is one of the greatest pleasures and highlights of our life. But there is a downside to loving a dog, and that’s the huge difference between our life expectancy and theirs. “Everyone wants to live as long as possible, and we want the same for our family members and pets,” says Dr. […]
/expert-advice/health/keeping-your-dog-forever-young-expert-tips/ | April 10, 2022
Yellow labrador retriever on cozy sofa indoors
Expert Advice: Senior Dog Health How to Make Your Home More Accessible For Your Senior Dog
Taking care of a senior dog can present a lot of challenges for pet owners. Your canine companion is moving more slowly. His coordination and eyesight aren't what they used to be — and neither are his bones. To help your aging dog get around better, here are some ways you can make your home […]
/expert-advice/health/making-home-accessible-for-senior-dog/ | March 8, 2022
Border Collie with a stick in its mouth outdoors.
Expert Advice: Senior Dog Health 7 Easy Ways to Keep Your Senior Dog Happy
Senior dogs have specific age-related needs. Here are some easy ways to keep your senior dog happy and repay all their years of friendship.
/expert-advice/health/keep-your-senior-dog-happy/ | January 20, 2022
Expert Advice: Agility 14-Year-Old Agility Dog Helps Veteran Owner Walk Again
"100 percent permanently and totally disabled." That's how 75-year-old Jack Cotter is classified by the Navy. The veteran served on submarines from 1965-1970 and over the years, he suffered multiple serious injuries. Once, another crew member opened a hatch and the pressure broke the vertebrae in his upper back. In a later accident, he fractured […]
/expert-advice/sports/14-year-old-terrier-helps-veteran-owner-walk-again/ | December 1, 2021
Expert Advice: Health 10 Ways to Help Your Dog Live Longer
Everyone agrees that the worst thing about dogs is that they don’t live long enough. But these easy, common-sense tips can help extend the time we have with our canine pals. 1. Find the Right Breed What’s your perfect dog? Like a spouse, a dog is a partner who will be with you for a […]
/expert-advice/health/10-ways-to-extend-your-dogs-life/ | October 27, 2021
Expert Advice: AKC Rally 15-Year-Old Australian Shepherd Competes as Oldest Dog in AKC Rally Nationals
At first glance,  you wouldn't be able to tell that Cheyenne is the oldest dog competing at the 2021 AKC Rally National Championship. Lively and energetic, the Australian Shepherd defies her age -- 15 years old. More impressive, this is the senior dog's first AKC Nationals event. But Cheyenne is not at all new to […]
/expert-advice/sports/15-year-old-australian-shepherd-competes-oldest-dog-akc-rally/ | June 30, 2021
Basset Hound laying down on the couch at home.
Expert Advice: Comfort & Sleep How to Help an Adult Dog Adjust to a New Home
You’re bringing home a new dog. You’ve searched for the right adult dog to become a member of your family. After careful thought and planning, the day has come. It’s important to recognize that, although you had a chance to think this through, your new dog has no idea that an unknown family, strange household, […]
/expert-advice/home-living/how-to-help-an-adult-dog-adjust-to-a-new-home/ | June 29, 2021

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