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At what age or thereabouts are dogs considered seniors?
My girl seems to be slowing down and having a lot of potty accidents indoors.
She came to me as a rescue from the street and her age three and a half years ago when I took her in, was estimated at two or three. So, she could be anywhere between five and six and a half years old, am I right? I've never been good at Math.
She's a lovely girl to me but in all honesty, just a little mutt from an oops litter whose owner just decided to dump her when she was no longer convenient to own.
It could be a UTI and I do need to get her in to be seen by the vet. Also, her teeth are not looking good, although I brush them regularly but the last time I did yesterday, they bled. Not good.
I will be calling the vet tomorrow to schedule an appointment to have her checked out, look into a dental cleaning and what is involved with the anesthesia and how safe it is.
I still think she's rather young for such health issues. Maybe just badly bred? I've certainly done my best to do what's right for her - food, care, exercise, love ...
What's not working?
My girl seems to be slowing down and having a lot of potty accidents indoors.
She came to me as a rescue from the street and her age three and a half years ago when I took her in, was estimated at two or three. So, she could be anywhere between five and six and a half years old, am I right? I've never been good at Math.
She's a lovely girl to me but in all honesty, just a little mutt from an oops litter whose owner just decided to dump her when she was no longer convenient to own.
It could be a UTI and I do need to get her in to be seen by the vet. Also, her teeth are not looking good, although I brush them regularly but the last time I did yesterday, they bled. Not good.
I will be calling the vet tomorrow to schedule an appointment to have her checked out, look into a dental cleaning and what is involved with the anesthesia and how safe it is.
I still think she's rather young for such health issues. Maybe just badly bred? I've certainly done my best to do what's right for her - food, care, exercise, love ...
What's not working?