Kidney failure in dogs, due to an injury, severe infection, trauma or ingesting a toxin, can occur at any age. And canine kidney disease is often the first indication of a problem. Canine kidney disease affects up to 10% of dogs, and we start to see it when dogs reach the age of 5 or […]
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Canine Bladder Stones in Weimaraners
Canine bladder stones are easily confused with simple dog bladder infections. While an infection does not always mean bladder stones, a urinary tract infection can be a symptom of stones. In fact, the first symptom of canine bladder stones that many dog owners notice, is that their Weimaraner has one urinary tract infection after another […]
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. […]
Canine Urinary Tract Infection
A canine urinary tract infection can leave your dog feeling down in the dumps. And Weimaraners are among the dogs who sometimes have to battle persistent urinary tract infections. Some dogs are more likely to get UTIs (urinary tract infections) than others. For example, if your dog has diabetes, Cushing’s disease, or if she has […]
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 […]
Stop Dog Separation Anxiety
To stop canine separation anxiety, you need to understand why your dog is so insecure. While it may be flattering to you at first, it quickly turns into a major dog behavioral problem, if not addressed. Separation anxiety can develop at any time, but it most often starts when a dog is still a puppy. In […]
