Comments on: Senior Dogs

By: Louie Jerome

Louie Jerome — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 11:29:44 +0000

Interesting check list for me because my own dog has reached the grand old age of 17.

By: fishfry aka Elizabeth Figueroa

fishfry aka Elizabeth Figueroa — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 00:58:17 +0000

Very informative article, I never realized that dogs aged so young. I am grateful to have had my dogs for 12 and 13 1/2 years; which now I realize how lucky I had been to have them so long. Dogs are my best friends, I enjoy them more than some people. I dog sit, since I lost my two dogs, beside I think bring a dog to my “loving” home is much better than a kennel anyday.
Again thanx for all the info, I will remember to pass it on to all my clients.

By: Bo Jack Russo

Bo Jack Russo — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 15:56:30 +0000

Wow this made me tear up,It made me think of my(our) first dog.She was a Norweigan Elkhound and ferocious,an outstanding watchdog.She’d attack snakes,tarantulas even cats if she felt it was a threat.She could hardy move and even when her cateracts got bad(I still fed her by hand) she’d accidentally bite my moms hand or maybe she was still trying to play.When she curled up under the back porch and didn’t do anything else we took her in and the vet said she was only living in pain for us so we put her down.She was like 16 years old.It’s good to comfort them as much as you can.

By: Daisy Peasblossom

Daisy Peasblossom — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 00:48:56 +0000

I am glad your babies have your tender, loving care. So many animals do not have people that try to understand their needs. This is a very practical article with good advice for owners of aging pets of any kind–even though it is geared toward dogs. I have four geriatrics and two middle-aged four-footed household members at this time. As with humans, it is the very old and the very young that most quickly develop problems if an illness comes to call. It is good to be able to put off that sad, last trip to the vet as long as possible; this article is an excellent road map for canine health and happiness.

By: PR Mace

PR Mace — Sun, 23 Aug 2009 16:35:37 +0000

Thank you for your support of my article. We have two senior dogs. Kole is 10 years old or 66 in human years and Katie is 7 years old or 50 in human years. I guess Katie is middle aged. I find Kole is walking a little slower and doesn’t want to chase the tennis ball for more than 10 min at a time. He still loves his walks but loves to sleep in the guest room, aka, the dogs room under the AC unit or in the winter on our bed with the electric blanket. Katie I am not seeing too many signs yet, just a little gray around her lovely black nose. She loves to run in the backyard or jog on our walks and of course she has to chase all the creatures that find a way into our backyard from the woods.

Keep writing and reading, Pam

By: Atikin

Atikin — Sun, 23 Aug 2009 15:34:02 +0000

This is actually so useful (not for me) but my aunt who has about 3 dogs who are pretty ancient and this article is the ‘handle with care’ guide for old dogs. Brilliant tips and info. And how right are you to say ’senior dogs ROCK’ – they do live one helluva life!

By: Mr Ghaz

Mr Ghaz — Sun, 23 Aug 2009 14:19:38 +0000

Excellent!..this was really informative and useful article. Thanks for sharing this wonderful tips.

By: giftarist

giftarist — Sun, 23 Aug 2009 12:15:43 +0000

very informative article.. I like this especially I have a dog in senior years..

By: CHAN LEE PENG

CHAN LEE PENG — Sun, 23 Aug 2009 11:34:02 +0000

This article is packed with useful tips on how to deal with a senior dog. I guess you’re a dog lover. It seems to me that you’re quite experience in dealing senior dog. Kudo, my friend, and have my liked it.

By: ken bultman

ken bultman — Sun, 23 Aug 2009 07:44:40 +0000

Wonderful article and I agree with your last sentence. My best friend turned 13 last April and, like me, finds the porch steps a bit tedious these days.