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What Are the Most Frequent Senior Dog Health Issues?

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What Are the Most Frequent Senior Dog Health Issues?

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Senior dogs are more prone to certain issues: • Arthritis is the swelling of joints and causes extreme pain in dogs; a dog with arthritis will be unable to perform regular tasks such as jumping, running or walking; obese dogs are more susceptible to arthritis • Heart condition, due to the weakening of the heart valves and blood vessels • Liver disease • Kidney disease • Respiratory problems, which may be related to the heart condition • Tooth decay; dogs with tooth decay will be in a lot of pain and tooth extraction may be needed • Gum disease, due to calculus deposits; the gums may be receding and allowing bacteria to enter the blood stream, so the dog will be more susceptible to infections • Diabetes, due to elevated blood sugar; may be caused by a diet with carbs in excess or obesity and lack of exercise • Weakened immune system, which will make the dog more susceptible to viruses and diseases • Hearing and vision problems 2. Why Is My Dog Eliminating in the House? Improper eliminat

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