Older dogs have specific dietary, health and care needs. Dog food for overweight dogs. Joint pain and arthritis treatment for senior dogs. Training an older dog.
A comprehensive physical examination and diagnostic laboratory tests are invaluable for detecting health problems early in our senior dogs.
There are a number of ways that we can stay on top of health issues that creep up on our dogs with age. Annual veterinary visits are a staple in every healthy pets life. A comprehensive physical exam from nose to tail is step one in picking up clues to underlying concerns at every age, but it becomes even more important in the senior years.