By: Vicki Johnston | 2010-04-03 | Pets As your dog gets older, you will witness noticeable differences in him or her physically. Their teeth will begin to wear down and will change color. Their eyes may begin to change color as well and start to appear gray or blue. The tone of their muscle will decrease and they won't be able to get around as fast or as easily as they once could. As your dog ages, they also will begin to experience various illnesses and chronic health problems. read more
By: Annette Lode | 2010-10-30 | Home & Family Mention dog training and many people think of a puppy being taught the fundamental commands. In fact, you may have heard that it's not possible to coach a mature dog. Thankfully, for most people who've adopted an older dog, this isn't true and, actually, you can teach a classic dog new tricks! Dogs learn new things every day, so teaching a mature dog doesn't need to be ay harder than teaching a young pup. It depends on the dog, the bad habits he's acquired and his attitude tow... read more
By: Nancy Zidonis | 2010-03-30 | Pets A weekly acupressure session with their favorite human goes a long way to having a healthy, happy older dog. Our senior canines want to do all the great things they use to do in their younger days, we just have to help them feel better doing it. read more
By: Dean Anderson | 2010-03-27 | Pets Only a dog owner would understand but a dog isn't just a pet, they are a part of the family. This is why many dog owners will go out of their way to make sure that their beloved pet is well taken care of. This is especially true as your dog begins to age into it's senior years. read more
By: Ricardo Lumbardo | 2011-08-20 | Pets American bulldogs are currently one of the most popular family pets. Read on to learn more about these dogs, their features and traits so you are well prepared when you get your pup home. read more
By: Steven Weber | 2010-03-30 | Pets Many older dogs suffer from arthritis. Liquid glucosamine is a great alternative for helping those dogs. read more
By: Nicolette Craig | 2011-04-04 | Pets As your dog gets older their everyday needs change. This article looks at what you can do to make their life as comfortable as possible. read more
By: Neil Turner | 2010-11-25 | Pets Age - unfortunately it catches up with us all, and dogs are no different. However, the age at which a dog begins to be physically affected varies depending on the breed (and the lifestyle the dog has had). read more
By: Rose J Daly | 2010-12-20 | Arts & Entertainment If you own a dog that was not previously trained you need not to worry. There are simple and effective ways to house training older dogs. Below are some techniques for you to follow to effectively train your dog at home. read more
By: Ron Ayalon | 2012-06-20 | Pets Have you ever wondered what makes a dog’s nose so powerful? Dogs are able to look for lost children, find drugs at an airport, and solve crimes based on scent alone. We’ll explain how they do it! read more
By: Mark stimpson | 2010-09-28 | Pets Hip dislocation is common in older dogs and can affect overall dog health. Hip dislocation basically stands for the separation of femoral head from pelvic acetabulum. The medical term for hip dislocation is called hip luxation. read more
By: Maria Elena | 2011-07-28 | Pets Like us humans, dogs get old too. It is a misconception that our canine allies age differently. Time frames may not be the same, but pups can incur the same difficulties that we experience in our aging years. Because we love our four-legged friends, it is important to offer them a healthy lifestyle so that they can enjoy life even into their later years. read more