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Canine Basic Health
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Basic Health Check
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Your Geriatric Dog
To do at Home
How Old is Your Dog?
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Behaviour
Your Senior Dog
Canine Eye Care
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Canine Diabetes
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Canine Basic Health

Your Geriatric Dog 

When is the best time to start caring for your ageing pet? When he/she's a puppy. Starting off your dog's life with good nutrition, regular exercise, scheduled veterinary appointments and a happy home life sets the blueprint for a high quality of life in older years. However, as your dog ages, much like humans, changes to the metabolism will occur. Paying attention to your dog's behaviour will make detecting problems easier.