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  • We Got Two Great Years From Our Adopted Senior Dog

    We Got Two Great Years From Our Adopted Senior Dog

    Sherrie Trechel 10

    Dec 17, 2012 — Our time with Sadie Mae the Westie was fleeting, but we were grateful for every minute.

  • The Dog of My Youth Is Now My Roommate in His Twilight Years

    The Dog of My Youth Is Now My Roommate in His Twilight Years

    Jeff Harder 13

    Dec 17, 2012 — My family brought Schwartz the Dachshund home when I was in fifth grade. Now he's 17 and living with me.

  • Fiona Apple Cancels Tour to Care for Her Dying Dog

    Fiona Apple Cancels Tour to Care for Her Dying Dog

    Michael Leaverton 33

    Nov 21, 2012 — The singer breaks the news to fans via Facebook, and in the process turns in an incredible ode to a great dog.

  • 7 Reasons Senior Dogs Make Great Adoptions

    7 Reasons Senior Dogs Make Great Adoptions

    Julia Szabo 4

    Nov 16, 2012 — November is Adopt-a-Senior-Dog Month. Here's how a sweet old gray-muzzle will bring you joy.

  • "Senior Dogs Across America" Lovingly Chronicles Aging Dogs

    Liz Acosta 2

    Nov 16, 2012 — Photographer Nancy LeVine traveled across the country to capture the dignity of elder dogs.

  • My Old Dog Is 16, and I'll Be with Him Until the End

    My Old Dog Is 16, and I'll Be with Him Until the End

    Kacy Crain 58

    Aug 13, 2012 — My dog Bowery has been with me through everything, the good times and bad. I'm forever grateful to my old friend.

  • How to Keep Your Senior Dog Happy for the Rest of Her Days

    How to Keep Your Senior Dog Happy for the Rest of Her Days

    Julia Szabo 12

    Mar 20, 2012 — Even as her gait slows, her face grows whiter, and her eyes get dimmer, my dog is still the loveliest creature. I want our last years together to be the best ones.

  • Eight Easy Steps to a Fit and Healthy Senior Dog

    Eight Easy Steps to a Fit and Healthy Senior Dog

    Julia Szabo 2

    Mar 3, 2012 — Don't give up on senior dogs: With a few small adjustments to your daily routine, you both can get the maximum wellness benefit from your daily outings. Here's how.

  • What Behavioral Changes Can I Expect from an Older Dog?

    What Behavioral Changes Can I Expect from an Older Dog?

    Sarah Long 0

    Feb 28, 2012 — When your dog is in his senior years, settling into a more relaxed pace of life is to be expected. Puppies are full of energy, but now that your dog is older, expect less intensity with playtime.

  • Seven Major Health Concerns for Senior Dogs

    Seven Major Health Concerns for Senior Dogs

    Sarah Long 0

    Feb 8, 2012 — The senior years are a fun and rewarding time with your dog, especially if you understand the changing wellness issues at paw.

  • At What Age Is a Dog Officially a Senior Pet?

    At What Age Is a Dog Officially a Senior Pet?

    Sarah Long 0

    Jan 28, 2012 — On average, dogs are considered senior at seven years old. This is a good guideline for approaching your dog’s age, but being seven years old doesn’t automatically put your dog into a new category.

  • Compelling Reasons to Give Your Senior Dog Heart-Healthy Hawthorn

    Compelling Reasons to Give Your Senior Dog Heart-Healthy Hawthorn

    Julia Szabo 0

    Aug 24, 2011 — Ofthe many items that get added to my senior dog Sheba's food bowl every day --coconut oil, cinnamon, turmeric, Omega 3, Flexpet, Vigorate, and milk...

  • Supplements Reverse the Clock for Aging Dogs and Their Humans

    Supplements Reverse the Clock for Aging Dogs and Their Humans

    Julia Szabo 1

    Feb 23, 2011 — According to the Council for Responsible Nutrition, 65% of U.S. adults take dietary supplements - adult humans, that is. There are no statistics on the...

  • Why You Should Adopt a Senior Dog

    Why You Should Adopt a Senior Dog

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    Dec 2, 2010 — Adopting a senior dog has a lot of advantages. These golden oldies are already housebroken, obey obedience commands, and require significantly less exercise than their younger counterparts. "There's nothing quite so wise and wonderful as an old...

  • Addressing Pain in Senior Dogs

    Addressing Pain in Senior Dogs

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    Dec 2, 2010 — Addressing pain in dogs hasn't always been a top priority for veterinarians. In fact, at one time, many in the profession believed animals weren't capable of feeling pain or somehow perceived it differently than humans. Now that's changed. Over...

  • Do You Celebrate Your Senior Dogs? I Celebrate Mine!

    Do You Celebrate Your Senior Dogs? I Celebrate Mine!

    Julia Szabo 5

    Nov 2, 2010 — My two sweet senior dogs, Tiki and Sheba(that's them, below)give me so much happiness. Like all senior dogs -call them elder statesdogs -they are mellow,...

  • Prevent Milky Eyes in Senior Dogs with Milk Thistle

    Prevent Milky Eyes in Senior Dogs with Milk Thistle

    Julia Szabo 0

    Aug 12, 2010 — The windows of my best friends' souls are also impressively clear, without the heavy cloud cover one would expect in the eyes of such superannuated dogs. So, what's our secret? Milk thistle.

  • How to Calculate a Dog's Age in Dog Years

    How to Calculate a Dog's Age in Dog Years

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    Mar 11, 2010 — If you've taken in a dog whose age is unknown, there are some ways to determine his age. Here are some things vets check to get a general sense of how old a dog is

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