Older Golden Retriever Dog Problems

Older Golden retriever dog problems can usually be dealt with effectively using patience and medical care when necessary.

Is your Golden Retriever facing some "senior" issues? Did you buy him as a puppy or adopt him as an older dog? Either way, you want to make his sunset years as comfortable as possible. Let's see how we can help.

Daily Comfort

There are lots of things you can do to make your Golden Retriever Oldie's life more comfortable on a daily basis.

Solving older Golden retriever dog’s problems can be as simple as providing a heated dog bed to soothe his arthritic aches. You can also raise his food and water dishes a few inches off the floor so he doesn't have to bend over so far.

You'll find an unbelievable variety of senior dog supplies at your local pet store that are marketed to help with older dog problems.

Browse the aisles and think about what might make your aging companion more comfortable. One of the most common older golden retriever dog problems is helping your senior citizen get into and out of vehicles. This situation arises whether it's for a trip to the vet or just a fun car ride.

One easy solution is to hang onto an older lower-to-the-ground car that he can stiffly climb into when he can no longer leap into the family van. At least, that's the excuse I'm using to keep my old car!

You can also check out the assortment of ramps that are available to let your oldie walk up into a van or truck. Seriously, you need to watch for things that cause your old buddy discomfort, and try to make his life easier.

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Older Dog Problems Include Health Issues

Veterinarians usually classify Golden Retrievers as "geriatric" when they reach eight years of age.

Most Golden retrievers are still acting pretty young at that age, but they may be starting to slow down a bit. And their faces can start to become white even earlier than that.

As dogs get older, they may develop more issues that we tend to think of as old dog health problems. That's why vets encourage dogs to be checked out twice a year instead of just annually, after they reach that eight-year milestone. They want to catch older dog problems before they become critical.

Keeping your senior dog healthy is your vet's priority. Just as with people, dogs can develop diabetes later in life. That's especially true if they've put on too much weight (a common Golden problem). They may ache with arthritis, and become hard of hearing and visually impaired, to varying degrees.

We'll look at ways to help your canine companion cope with his age-related disabilities. Old dogs are just like elderly people when it comes to their health.

A common complaint is that if it's still working--it hurts! The "innards" don't seem to work as well, either. That's why your dog may have more problems with diarrhea, vomiting or stomachaches. Gradually switching to a top quality senior adult dog food can help.

Another suggestion is to eliminate those yummy table scraps he loves so much (but just can't handle any more). Urinary incontinence is one of the most common older dog problems, but there are definitely solutions available (Here are more info about Urinary Tract infection in dogs).

Your veterinarian can help in cases of fecal incontinence, as well.

Uncover Older Golden Retriever Dog Problems With Good Grooming

A big part of your older dog's health involves what's on the outside, the part that you can keep track of at home with a regular Golden retriever grooming routine. Frequent brushings are a good way to check for the most common older dog problems--lumps and bumps that shouldn't be there. You might also find sores that should be taken care of quickly. But his skin is more sensitive now than when he was younger, so brush gently.

Don't use as much pressure when you run a bristle brush through his lovely golden coat, and gently untangle any mats you come across. While you're gently brushing your Golden retriever, you're also massaging those tired, stiff old muscles.

You can do a little extra hands-on massaging, too, to get an extra smile from your furry friend. It feels so good! Senior dog pet care also includes bathing your Golden oldie, but only when he really needs it, and then be very gentle with him. If he can't climb into a regular bathtub any more, it's worth the expense of taking him to a grooming facility where he doesn't have to do any climbing in order to get cleaned up. Many groomers use a special dog bathing tub or shower facility that a dog can walk right into.

Your Golden retriever oldie has given you many years of love and loyalty. It's your turn to say "Thank you" by addressing his older dog problems, and giving him the very best possible care.

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