Are you noticing blind dog symptoms in your Weimaraner? Barring accidents and blindness from birth, there are still a number of reasons that your dog could be going blind. In most cases, a dog who is going blind will be a senior dog, but that is not always the case. If your dog becomes blind […]
Senior Dogs
Senior Dog Hearing Loss
Senior dog hearing loss in older Weimaraners is sometimes hard to detect. Unfortunately many owners initially think that their dog is just ignoring them and not responding to commands. Senior dogs often lose their hearing gradually, so it can be tricky to figure out that your dog is going deaf. Most often a dog that […]
Old Dog Dementia
Your dog may have old dog dementia or cognitive dysfunction syndrome if your Weimaraner is over 8 years old. But, before you jump to conclusions, make sure you have ruled out sensory losses like deafness or blindness. It is true that older dogs can develop an Alzheimers-like condition which is a form of dog senility. […]
How Old is My Dog?
How old is your dog? Or what is the dog age in human years? Most of us wonder about the age of our dogs from time to time, because it gives us clues to the life expectancy of our dogs. We really want to know how much longer we will have with our dogs. A […]
Separation Anxiety in Older Dogs
Separation anxiety in older dogs is not the same as the separation anxiety we see in younger dogs. While they may look similar, the reasons for separation anxiety in senior dogs are quite different. Even if you have a well-adjusted dog that has been perfectly comfortable with your schedule of leaving routinely, he may become apprehensive […]
How to Remove Dog Urine Stains
No matter how cute and cuddly your new Weimaraner puppy is, you will eventually have to remove dog urine stains in your home. Your puppy has limited bladder control when you first get her, and one thing is certain. There will be accidents from time to time. Of course there are more ways than one, […]
Weimaraner Dog Diabetes Symptoms
Canine diabetes symptoms often develop gradually, and dog owners may not notice the symptoms of diabetes mellitus until it is in an advanced stage. Diabetes in dogs can be controlled with treatment, and knowing the signs of canine diabetes can help you catch it early and get started on treatment. Age of a Diabetic Dog […]
Does My Dog Have Diabetes?
Wondering, “Does my dog have diabetes?” Dog diabetes, while not curable, is treatable, if you are strict about diet, exercise and giving medications to your Weimaraner. If you find that your dog or puppy develops diabetes symptoms, it is very important that you consult with a veterinarian, as diabetes mellitus in dogs is a very […]
What are the Symptoms of Cushing’s in Dogs?
The symptoms of Cushing’s in dogs are many and varied. Looking at the list of possible symptoms can be overwhelming. But it’s good to know that dogs with Cushing’s do not have every single symptom. And symptoms do vary from dog to dog. To complicate things further, a number of other canine diseases have symptoms […]
Osteoarthritis in Dogs: Does Your Weimaraner Have the Symptoms?
Osteoarthritis in dogs or degenerative joint disease, seen in about 20% of older dogs, affects a dog’s spine and joints. Even simple movements like getting up or down, are stiff and painful. Just as with people, cold damp weather seems to make the symptoms of arthritis in dogs worse. What is Dog Arthritis? Osteoarthritis in […]
