Checklist for Your Senior Canine Companion
If your senior dog is experiencing one or more of the following signs, call our
office to set up an appointment for an exam. What might appear to be aging could be
a treatable health condition.
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Senior Dogs |
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Difficulty climbing stairs |
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Difficulty jumping up |
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Increased stiffness or limping |
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Loss of housetraining |
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Increased thirst |
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Increased urination |
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Changes in activity level |
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Excessive panting |
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Circling/Repetitive movements |
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Confusion or disorientation |
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Persistent vocalization |
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Less interaction with family |
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Decreased responsiveness |
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Tremors or shaking |
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Skin and haircoat changes |
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Changes in sleeping patterns |
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Less enthusiastic greeting or behavior |
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Altered appetite |
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Weight changes |
Determine if
your dog is a senior
- Greens Fork Animal Hospital
- 8089 State Road 38
- Greens Fork, IN 47345
- (765) 886-5191 or (765) 962-4389
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