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Education
GSRV is committed to providing dog owners with the information they need to best care for their pets. We encourage you to read our fact sheets and other information provided, and stop by every now and then, to see new content.
Senior Dogs
As dogs get older, they experience changes very similar to humans - greying hair, reduced reflexes, diminished hearing, eye sight & sense of smell, as well as a lack of energy and more need for rest. In large breed dogs, these signs can begin to show around 8 years old or sometimes earlier. Just like humans, the ageing process varies with each dog.
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Senior Dogs InformationPets and Hot Weather
Heat stress is caused by a significant increase in body temperature. It can escalate quickly into Heatstroke, which can have tragic results. It’s vitally important we all know the keys signs of heat stress and react immediately.
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Hot Weather InformationFireworks and Storms
One of the most prevalent phobias in animals is of the loud noises associated with fireworks & thunderstorms. In their panic, pets can display destructive behaviour, escape from their homes & even injure themselves. Some of the signs of noise phobias include: trembling, shaking, clinging to owners, barking excessively, cowering, hiding, soiling the house, pacing, panting, & refusing to eat.
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Fireworks and Storms informationOsteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis is a degenerative joint disease characterised by a chronic breakdown of cartilage in the joints. Without the cushion of cartilage, bones rub directly against one another, causing pain and inflammation. Most cases develop as a result of abnormal rubbing within the joint, caused by joint instability (e.g. after ligament damage), damage to or abnormal cartilage development, or damage caused by trauma (e.g. fractures).
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Osteoarthritis InformationVideo Tutorials