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Recognize the signs of an aging dog

by | Sep 5, 2019 | Life & Style

As a dog ages, several changes may occur besides a greying muzzle. Senior dogs have more health concerns than younger dogs, but they can still make playful, loving companions.

Harmony Peraza, a veterinary technician and the study subject manager for the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences’ Dog Aging Project, discusses the most common health conditions that may arise in a senior dog.

 

For more stories like this, see the Sept. 5 issue or subscribe online.

 

Pet Talk is a service of the College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences, Texas A&M University.

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