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This Pet Pick collates a series of articles that relate to older dogs and their care. Included is information on old age diseases with dogs, nutrition and other items of importance. |
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Caring for your Old Mate |
There are diseases that our old four-legged mates can suffer from that you really need to know about. Read on! |
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Kidney Disease in Dogs and Cats |
Kidney disease is a common condition on older animals. It can cause a variety of effects and can be fatal. The more you know about this problem the better. |
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Chronic Renal Diseases in Pets |
Chronic renal disease is a seen regularly enough in older pets for you to be concerned. Modern treatment methods can greatly enhance the way in which this disease progresses. |
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Cushing's Disease in Dogs |
Cushing's disease is a serious disease of dogs that owners need to be aware of. |
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Arthritic diseases in dogs and cats |
Old pets with arthritis can have a new lease on life if treated properly and there is no reason to allow your dog to suffer the pain of "old bones". Essential reading. |
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What Causes a Dog to Limp? |
It shouldn't happen to a dog - but it does. Hind limb lameness is a real pain and not something that should be ignored. |
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Portly Pets |
Obesity in pets is dangerous but curable. |
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My pet Has Cancer |
New advances in cancer therapy give better cures for pets. |
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Eye Diseases in pets - a Thing to Watch |
In pets, conditions affecting the eyes are quite common and potentially serious. They can range from simple eye irritations to serious and life threatening disease. Eye Eye!! |
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| Old Dogs with Old Brains (Podcast) | Old dogs can show unusual behaviour changes that are equivalent to the human condition called Alzheimer's Disease. (Podcast from 4BC) | |
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General Information and Behaviour |
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Brain Strain |
Canine Cognitive Dysfunction - the dog equivalent to Alzheimer's Disease. Dietary management and other matters. |
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Ablution Solutions |
How to solve House-soiling problems with pooches. |
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Health Enhancers |
If you don't own a pet then don't read this week's column. What follows is secret pet owner's business and is not for viewing by non-pet owners. |
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Pets and Euthanasia |
A sad fact of pet ownership is the eventual death of that pet. Commonly, you will have to face the decision that your pet has to be "put to sleep". This is sad reading. |
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On Deaf Ears |
This article contains new information on deafness in pets - hear here! |
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Ten Tooth Truths |
Ten truths about tooths - struth!! |
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