How To Help an Aging Dog
- August 14, 2009
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George Weinberg
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Director
George Weinberg
- The First Star Zali Rose
- The Second Star Arik Aamos
- The Dog Shmekl
- The Vet Dr Jack
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Writer
Howcast Studios
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Voice Over Artist
Marci Fine
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Music
Jonathan Roberts
For your best friend, middle age comes as early as age five. Follow these tips to lend them a hand as they get on in years.
You Will Need
- A veterinarian
- High-fiber dog food
- A tape measure
- A carpeted pet staircase
- A leash
Step 1: Get a vet with your pet
Go for annual checkups with your veterinarian to make sure your dog stays healthy.
Large dogs live an average of 10 years while smaller dogs can live as long as 15 years.
Step 2: Keep him active
As your dog gets older, exercise is more and more important. Set aside two 20-minute periods each day to take them for a walk or play fetch.
Step 3: Watch that weight
Being overweight is a major problem for pets as well as people, leading to diabetes and other issues. Make sure your dog eats only once a day. Provide food with extra fiber.
If you can’t feel your pet’s ribs through their skin, chances are good they’re overweight.
Step 4: Build a staircase to the bed
If your dog sleeps in your bed but has trouble jumping onto the mattress, buy a carpeted pet staircase.
Step 5: Seeking medical attention
Your furry friend can’t tell you when they’re hurting, so be on the lookout for these problems: lumps under the skin, shortness of breath, extreme thirst, poor appetite, and unexplained weight loss. See the vet if you notice any of these problems.
Step 6: Keep a deaf dog close
Deafness can be a real problem as a dog ages. If your pet is hard-of-hearing, make sure to keep them on a leash when you are outside.
Bluey, an Australian sheepdog, lived to be 29.
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Comments (6)
George -- your whole family is clearly talented! Love this latest spot. Too cute to quantify the cute!
over 2 years ago by HeatherM
Thanx HeatherM. I thought you were no longer a fan of my work coz you unsubscribed.
over 2 years ago by dogtide
Ahaha! NO WAY! It must have been a slip of the hand. Sometimes I think I'm subscribing and I end up unsubscribing. Not a chance, George!
over 2 years ago by HeatherMenicucci
George, I can vouch for Heather! She definitely wouldn't do that...we love your work!!
over 2 years ago by MegT
Thanx guys. FYI we have just relocated the whole family to the other side of the world so we are out of action for a bit but will be back with some more real soon. :-)
over 2 years ago by dogtide
What a load of rubbish!
How much and how often you feed your dog depends entirely on the size and breed of your dog and how much exercise they get a day. Whoever made this video clearly has no idea what they are talking about. Most dogs require feeding twice a day. A small meal for breakfast and a full bowl for dinner. The best method is to allow your dog to eat his fill and then once he has walked away from his bowl bin what he has left (If you find the dog is leaving lots of food reduce meal sizes). I give my dogs a treat/snack before leaving for work and before bed time. They go for two 30-40 minute walks a day and are in perfect health (my brother is a vet and all this information comes straight from him).
over 2 years ago by tksd
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