The topic of old dog health is becoming increasingly more important with rapid, innovations in natural and holistic medicine and technology. When Titan was 12 years old, he was diagnosed with bilateral proprioceptive stall. Basically back leg weakness secondary to progressive centeral nervous system (CNS) issues. He gradually became incontinent of stool and later on, […]
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This article was awarded by Ezine Articles, Yuliss is an Expert Platinum Level Author on Dogs since 2009 Getting a Diagnosis Bilateral Proprioceptive Stall in Aging Dogs Titan has recently been diagnosed by his veterinarian with bilateral propriocetive stall (BPS). Titan is nearing his twelfth birthday so he is pretty old for his breed. BPS
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As dogs age they go through physical and biological changes as part of the normal aging process. As owners it is sometimes sad to watch them mature towards their senior years. Having a good relationship with a veterinarian that you and your dog are familiar with is important for the aging dog. As this is
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Our senior dog Titan, 2013 How Titan Was Doing at This Time Titan was almost 15 years old. Totally incontinent of stool, at times incontinent of urine; and very weak in the hind legs. In fact, what had me sure that back in February we would be putting him down was the way he
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Therapeutic or hydrotherapy swimming can be useful for dogs of all ages and health. This is Titan doing another technique with Tanya. This is what “floating” look like. Notice the frequent stops every lap and the “wading” affect. This is purposeful to let the dog feel weightless buoyancy. It helps the dog get a massage
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How Therapeutic Dog Swimming Works Titan went once a week to his therapeutic dog swimming class. He worked with Tanya, who had specialty training on how to promote mobility and joint relief in the pool. His one hour session consisted of alternating between swims and “floating” exercises. Notice how there is a wooden deck at
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Having experienced euthanasia for an expected death of an aging dog, I realize the public has no idea what animal euthanasia really is or what it should be about. So whether you have a cocky attitude about euthanasia and think it’s great and can’t wait for the medical system to legalize it for humans world-wide,
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Titan passed two years ago and at this time last year the city proceeded to send me his annual licensing fee. It clearly stated on the back to disregard the notice if you no longer owned the dog. Which I did. I felt I shouldn’t have to call the city and tell them. They should
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