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Practical guides for life with an older dog, newest first. Guides are added as they are written and checked.

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If your dog collapses, struggles to breathe, or seems suddenly unwell or in pain, contact your veterinarian or an emergency veterinary clinic right away. The guides below are general and practical and cannot assess an individual dog.

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