Dog Tip:

Want your dog to enjoy her senior years? A little extra TLC will help keep her tail wagging.

Keeping a close eye on her waistline and her habits is key. Talk with your vet if you notice any changes in your dog's appearance or in her eating, sleeping, potty, or playtime habits. Carrying extra weight puts an unhealthy strain on older dogs, so it's important to make sure the calories your pet eats and those she burns are balanced. Your vet may recommend switching to a specially formulated food for senior dogs as metabolism decreases with age.

This was submitted by Ken Coombs (love it when you send me these!!!)from dogage.com

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