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6 Signs Your Dog Is Getting Old
Everything ages - people and dogs alike.
My 9-year-old dog keeps getting pancreatitis—what dog food, diet, and feeding do you recommend?
Pancreatitis is managed mainly through diet: a low-fat, easily digested prescription kibble as staple; avoid high-fat meat; feed small frequent meals on a fixed schedule; daily exercise; and follow the vet's medication and rechecks.
I just bought a dog, about 2-3 months old; since getting home it has been lying still, walks unsteadily, then after drinking water lies down with its eyes open
A new dog lying still and walking unsteadily may be sick (low blood sugar, dehydration), or just insecure in a new home if eating/eliminating normally—let it adjust. Watch for runny nose, vomiting, cough, diarrhea, fever; rule out distemper and parvovirus.
Signs Your Dog Is Getting Old
A dog's life spans only a little over a decade, and aging creeps in through everyday details rather than all at once. The earliest changes are white muzzles and cloudy eyes, followed by dental trouble, shifting personality, and less stamina. Because organ function declines with age, seniors also show digestive and urinary changes. Spotting these signs early lets you give your older dog the comfort and care they deserve.
What to Do When a Dog Won’t Let You Apply Skin Spray
A dog that fights the skin spray halves the treatment, but two-person holds, hand application, and food distractions usually get the job done. Cover well beyond the lesion, use an Elizabethan collar, and watch for redness—and never bathe a tiny patch over the whole body.
Medicines You Must Keep Away from Your Dog
Half of pet-poison calls involve dogs eating human meds—NSAIDs, acetaminophen, antidepressants, and more. Store all medicines locked away and never mix dog and human pills.
How Do Dogs Develop Bad Habits
Most dog behavior problems are shaped by the owner, not the dog. Handlers often reinforce bad habits by accident, skip consistent training and exercise, or set rules that change from day to day, while ignoring good behavior that deserves reward.
Things to Know Before Getting a Dog
Bringing a dog home means taking on a parent's responsibility for its whole life, so time your decision well and understand the trade-offs between purebreds and mixed breeds. Choose your source carefully, from shelters and reputable breeders to pet stores and online ads, each with its own risks.
Which Dog Breed Matches Your Zodiac Sign
Each zodiac sign pairs naturally with a dog breed whose temperament echoes the sign's own traits, from the lively Bichon Frise for outgoing Aries to the devoted Labrador for dreamy Pisces. Matching a breed to your personality makes for a happier, longer-lasting bond, so get to know a dog's character before you bring one home.
How to Raise a Golden Retriever in Different Climates
Golden Retrievers adapt to cold, heat, and apartment life with adjusted care: high-protein food and draft-proof bedding in cold regions, cool-time walks and shade in humid heat, and leashes plus sun time for indoor dogs. Teach puppies the way home and never let small ones roam loose.