Advisory Board Member Dr. Julie Buzby, DVM discusses this common
senior dog ailment and explains why the prognosis is good for most dogs who suffer from it.
Not exact matches
Arthritis: also known as degenerative joint disease, arthritis is one of the most common
ailments in
senior dogs and cats.
Many of the
dogs taken in by 2 × 2 Rescue are overlooked by other organizations because they may be sick, abused,
seniors, or suffering from health
ailments or injuries.
The experts suggest that a
senior pet
dog must be examined thoroughly at least twice a year in case he is suffering from any chronic
ailments.
Reduced appetite is common in
senior dogs, especially if they suffer from gastrointestinal
ailments which may result in nausea.
Deep - chested and large - breed
dogs, particularly
senior and underweight
dogs, are susceptible to this
ailment.
Many people have speculated that annual vaccination is responsible for cancer, immune - mediated diseases, kidney disease, and most common
ailments of
senior dogs and cats.