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Older Dogs

As your dog ages, their needs change. But adapting to your senior dog's needs is easy when you know what signs to look for. From nutritional needs and sleep habits to common ailments and everyday care, we'll cover what you need to know to keep your dog healthy and happy in their golden years.

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Older Dogs

Tips for Caring for Your Senior Dog

Care for your senior dog using these tips designed to address the specific physical and mental challenges older animals face. Help make her golden...
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Older Dogs

How Older Dogs’ Sleep Habits Change

Learn about the changes to expect in your older dog's sleep habits and how you can help her stay comfortable despite ailments and mobility...
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Older Dogs

Keeping Older Dogs Healthy

Dogs age much more quickly than we do and leave us way too soon, so make the best of your time together by deploying these life-affirming strategies.
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Older Dogs

Dental Care for Older Dogs

Take good care of your older dog's teeth following these dental hygiene guidelines and training tips for tooth brushing. Regular care keeps his mouth...
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Older Dogs

Diet & Nutrition For Older Dogs

Get the facts about proper nutrition for older dogs, including dietary advice, giving supplements, and the best treats for a senior dog.
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Older Dogs

Tips for Managing Arthritis in Dogs

Learn the warning signs of arthritis in dogs, discover how to mitigate the symptoms, and find ways to help your arthritic dog live comfortably as...
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Older Dogs

Common Ailments In Senior Dogs

Learn how to recognize the symptoms of common ailments in older dogs, and help keep your senior canine fit and healthy as he faces the many changes...
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Gear & Product Care

Does Your Dog Need A Ramp Or Stairs?

A dog ramp or stairs allow an older or arthritic dog to access favorite spots, from the sofa or the foot of your bed to the car’s back seat or cargo...
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Older Dogs

Hip Dysplasia in Older Dogs

Learn to identify the signs and symptoms of hip dysplasia in an older dog so you can get treatment for your furry friend right away.
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Older Dogs

Incontinence In Older Dogs

Learn what causes urinary incontinence in older dogs, the medical interventions that can reverse or minimize it, and the steps you can take to help...
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Older Dogs

The Challenges of Owning an Older Dog

Orvis experts explore the challenges of owning an older dog. Discover the changes to expect and learn how to maintain your aging canine's quality of...
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Gear & Product Care

Indoor Dog Gates: Creating Dog-Safe Zones

An indoor dog gate is a crowd control essential that limits messes and keeps everyone safe, whether you’re training a puppy or simply creating...
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Gear & Product Care

How to Wash Your Orvis Dog Bed

Our Strategic Planning Manager Charley Perkins demonstrates simple steps for washing an Orvis dog bed cover. Explore the best options in dog beds at...

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