Anyone have any experience with senior dogs that are starting to have issues with their body? My boy is 14, and he's starting to have some issues, and I'm not sure if it's age related or if something is wrong with him. Just looking for advice or some products that'll help.
He is starting to have issues laying down. His front legs seem to have no issues, but he's struggling to bend his rear legs it kind of seems. I'm not sure if they're hurting and he doesnt want to move them, but maybe some sort of joint pain supplement? Any recommendations?
He hasn't been able to hold his pee for longer than a few hours for the past week or so, and it seems to be getting shorter. I looked into doggy diapers (belly bands for males) to keep him from going on the carpet overnight. Anyone have any experience with those?
He's drinking water like a fish. He will clear a couple bowls a day. Probably has a little to do with the peeing. He's always been a thirsty dog, but it's gone up significantly this past week. He also doesn't finish his food anymore, and this dude is a certified garbage disposal. Oddly enough though, if I put it in his sister's bowl, he still clears it. He still eats people food no problem too.
I had him at a vet just 2 weeks or so ago for an unrelated thing, but they did a checkup and they said he was fine. So I can take him back but I'm not sure what theyd say other than "yeah, he's old".
Any suggestions or someone who's dealt with something similar, I'm all ears. TIA.
He is starting to have issues laying down. His front legs seem to have no issues, but he's struggling to bend his rear legs it kind of seems. I'm not sure if they're hurting and he doesnt want to move them, but maybe some sort of joint pain supplement? Any recommendations?
He hasn't been able to hold his pee for longer than a few hours for the past week or so, and it seems to be getting shorter. I looked into doggy diapers (belly bands for males) to keep him from going on the carpet overnight. Anyone have any experience with those?
He's drinking water like a fish. He will clear a couple bowls a day. Probably has a little to do with the peeing. He's always been a thirsty dog, but it's gone up significantly this past week. He also doesn't finish his food anymore, and this dude is a certified garbage disposal. Oddly enough though, if I put it in his sister's bowl, he still clears it. He still eats people food no problem too.
I had him at a vet just 2 weeks or so ago for an unrelated thing, but they did a checkup and they said he was fine. So I can take him back but I'm not sure what theyd say other than "yeah, he's old".
Any suggestions or someone who's dealt with something similar, I'm all ears. TIA.