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My grandparent's dog who was just recently put to sleep at 12 yrs old. He was having frequent seizures and lost control of his back hips.87

How to Decide When to Put Your Dog to Sleep?

It is one of the hardest decisions that pet owners can make- when is the right time to put your dog (or other pet) to sleep. Because our dogs become part of the family, when they start to age and show signs...

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Caring for an Elderly and Aging Dog

It can be hard dealing with a pet who is getting older. They start loosing their sense of hearing and sight, not to mention their teeth. Older pets begin to suffer arthritis and tend to need to see the vet...

7 comments    older dogs senior dogs aging dog
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Dog Urine Odor Cure

  Do you have a problem with dog urine odor in your house? This article could save you a lot of money, and will tell you how to get rid of that odor without replacing your carpet, and without huge...

1 comment    dogs dog food puppy care
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Adopt an Older Dog

Adopting a puppy is easy. Everyone does it, but puppies just aren't for everyone. Puppies need to be watched 24/7. They require more vet bills, more training, and more overall care. You can't just bring a...

8 comments    dog dog adoption senior dog
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Free dog training tips

Free dog training tips. My first dog Kym, a Rottweiler bitch was a nightmare to own. A beautiful animal but ruined by me through ignorance. Taking her for a walk was no fun at all. She was aggressive with other dogs, her recall was at best poor and I had to keep her on the...

1 comment    tips free dog
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Do You Need to Buy Dog Vitamins To Keep Your Dog Healthy

Active dogs need different supplements then indoor placid dogs.   It really is important that your dog get the proper nutrition. Vitamin plays an important role in the over health of your dog. They help...

0 comments    dogs dog vitamins
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Is coughing normal for a dog?

Coughing is how humans clear lungs and throat of unwanted debris. But in dogs, coughing is not normal. Any cough that goes on for more than a day should be carefully considered. Dogs will cough in...

1 comment    dog training dog health dog care
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Training Older Dogs - Teach Your Old Dog New Tricks

Can you really teach an old dog new tricks? Yes you can, it just takes a little more work training older dogs. There really isn't much difference between training a puppy and training an older dog, you just...

2 comments    how to train a dog
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Housebreaking an Older Dog

Housebreaking an older dog can be a bit more challenging than housebreaking a puppy, but it can be done.  If you are consistent, persistent and provide positive reinforcement, you can housebreak an older...

0 comments    pets dogs animals
Sometimes incontinence in older dogs is a problem for aging pets.78

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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