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How to Determine a Dog's Quality of Life

Quality of life signs to look in dogs, phila67, morguefile.com Owners who are questioning when a dog should be put down, will often hear veterinarians discuss about quality of life. Quality of life is all about making the pet as much as possible...

60 comments    dog euthanasia
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Caring for an Elderly and Aging Dog

As dogs age, it's important that you know how to properly care for their needs. Older dogs are like young puppies and require a different set of care guidelines.

54 comments    older dogs senior dogs aging dog
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Dogs Can Get the Flu Too! Signs and Symptoms of Canine Influenza!

Did you know that dogs can get the flu? Well, they can! Canine influenza is a newly emerging infectious disease caused by an actual "flu" virus. The flu that affects dogs is known as H3N8 and it is highly...

1 comment    dogs dog virus
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Why A Dog Is Man's Best Friend

Do you know why people say, "A dog is man's best friend"?

6 comments    dog man friend
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Medical Causes of Aggressive Behaviors in Dogs

medical causes of aggression in dogs, It is an unfortunate fact that often dog owners feel compelled to give up on their canine friend as soon as he displays aggressive behaviors by either giving him away, or...

2 comments    aggressive dog dog aggressive
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The Risks of Raising Two Female Dogs

Learn why female dogs may not get along as wished. Same sex aggression is common in dogs and at times, the fights between two females may get fierce. Learn why good leadership is important.

100 comments    stop dogs fighting
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Old Dog Incontinence -- Is Your Aging Pet At Risk For Incontinence In Dogs?

If incontinence in older dogs is becoming a problem with your aging pet, don't feel helpless. Old dog incontinence is a problem that has a solution.

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Senior Dog Rescue: Adopting an Older Dog

Many times people are afraid to adopt an older dog - not because they don't like them, or are afraid of any extra care or money that might be needed - but because of how soon they might lose them. But death is a part of life. Imagine giving a senior...

11 comments    pets dogs animal shelter
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Caring for an elderly dog with cognitive dysfunction

It was once written that dog dementia is simply another state of mind for the elderly dog. As dog owners, we have an option to willingly become part of their aging world or remain an outsider. For those who have older dogs in their household, part of the responsibility to old dogs is to know the difference between elderly dogs that are showing signs of a natural aging process and those who are developing Canine Cognitive Dysfunction (CCD), an abnormal aging condition which is currently affecting

3 comments    dogs dog dog diet
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You CAN Teach Old Dogs New Tricks

There is an adage that says, "You can't teach an old dog new tricks." That is not exactly true. You CAN teach an old dog new tricks. With time and patience, old dogs can be taught as quickly to do the same...

5 comments    dogs training dog
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