Older dogs, like older people, are more prone to health
issues than younger dogs and may need to make frequent trips to the vet.
Not exact matches
Sweet Buffy, at 10 years old & with vision
issues, might be considered less adoptable
than the spunky
young dogs.
Because some health problems don't appear until a
dog reaches full maturity, health clearances aren't
issued to
dogs younger than 2 years old.
If your
dog is showing any of these symptoms, it important to have your
dog checked by a veterinarian, especially if these symptoms appear suddenly, or if the
dog is
younger than average, to rule out injury or skeletal
issues.