Posted on Sep 30, 2008 under Ownership, Senior Dog |
in the future (like 5 years from now) I want to adopt a healthy senior dog. Do I need to do anything special for it? Does it need a senior dog food? I will most likely adopt a senior ex-racing greyhound
First of all I just want to say GOOD FOR YOU! seriously! I have never seen anyone on this site seem to care about adopting an older dog. Everyone wants puppies! Which is really stupid because even if they are adopting them, puppies get adopted 90% of the time. Seniour dogs get put down 90% of the time, so you should be proud of yourself. The main thing that you have to watch out for in a seniour dog (esspecially an ex-racing) is arthritus. It can cause the dog alot of pain and discomfort, so you have to deffinatly watch out for that. Also, dogs get cavities, just like humans, so that can be very costly esspecially as they get older.Other than that greyhounds are very healthy dogs. Just expect to get their shots up to date every year and to buy dog food every month!
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Posted on Sep 29, 2008 under Senior Dog |
My doggy is a senior and she has a hard time walking, because her 2 back legs are weakening, so she has trouble standing up, and I cringe everytime I see her trying to walk (think of a worm or snake slithering). I really want to help her, and I was thinking of purchasing a granny stand for dogs, but I’m not sure if that’s even invented! If you have any good ideas or found a website where they sell some “help a senior stand” equipment, please link it to me or tell me some good links. Thanks!
there are carts that you can buy. the web site is www.k9carts.com. you can also try the vet and see if you can get some rimadyl or deramaxx. in the meantime you can make a sling from a sheet or towel. if she get to the standing position you can just drape it under her belly and use it to help support her while she uses her front legs to walk. if she is laying down you can slide it under her belly and help lift her. then use it to support her while she walks. good luck to you..
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Posted on Sep 06, 2008 under Cancer, Dog Health, Emotional Wellbeing, Senior Dog |
Why Demian Dressler, DVM created the Dog Cancer Coping Guide and what it contains. http://dogcancercopingguide.com
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Posted on Sep 01, 2008 under Dog Health, Senior Dog, Supplements |
Should I be feeding my senior dog supplements for joint care?
The problem with glucosamine is that it only works in the first stages or arthritis. You should take your dog to the vet for an xray to see how many issues your dog has, and what stages your dog is in. Dogs are masters at hiding pain, and your dog may have spine or hip issues that you may not be aware of.
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Posted on Jul 15, 2008 under Caring & Living with Your Dog, Dog Nutrition, Senior Dog, Supplements |
i have a 49 pound american stafforshire terrier that is 7 years old she never had kids she was fixed and i am wondering at what age should she start eating senior dog food? thanks i just found out she has arthritis in both of her knees and she needs to take a glucosamine tablet for the rest of her life…
It depends on so many things including how active she is, her weight and whether her joints are ok etc (senior foods can contain supplements like glucosmine). Some seven year olds are still as active as three year olds while some are showing signs of ageing. It can really only be your judgement but your vet may help. You know your own dog better than anyone.
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