AR-News: (Bulgaria) Pets: Care for Senior Dogs

[Animalara2003 at aol.com]

Weekend Guide: 23 January 2004, Friday.
With better veterinary care and pet food, dogs are now living much longer 
than before. However old age is relative, depending on the breed, and the bigger 
the breed the shorter the life span. Giant breeds like the Great Dane and the 
Newfoundland usually live about 10 years, while poodles and Yorkshire terriers 
now commonly live to 16 years.

Make sure your pet has an annual booster. This will also include a full 
health check to make sure any problems are spotted early. Have your pet weighed 
every 6 months to make sure it is not overweight.

Make sure your pet is wormed every three months against roundworms and 
tapeworms. As tapeworms are transmitted by fleas, carry out routine flea control all 
year round.

Health check for the ageing female (unspayed) dog: 

Check all mammary glands every week feeling for lumps. 



full story:
http://www.novinite.com/view_news.php?id=30182



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