Most of us are probably quite familiar with the more overt signs of pain in our dogs: difficulty moving limping vocalization aggressive behaviour reduced activity But as we know, dogs are adept at hiding their pain and we tend to notice it much too late. So what are some of the more subtle signs that […]
Why It Is Important to Keep Your Senior Dog Warm
An aging dog’s body is less efficient in preserving its own body heat and therefore more likely to suffer from hypothermia and frostbite, which is why keeping your senior dog warm is crucial. There are many reasons a senior dog has greater difficulty maintaining proper body temperature, putting aside any illness that could be the […]
Hip Dysplasia in Dogs
Earlier this year I noticed that Rocco was sitting down “funny”, I watched him for a couple of days and I started to suspect that his left hip might be in pain. He didn’t limp nor show any signs of trauma, but something just didn’t look right. After 3 or 4 days he gave out […]