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Keeping the older athlete in the field

By Ben J. Character
VeterinarianSpecial to ESPNOutdoors.com

Wednesday, December 22, 2004

Even the most cursory search of the current literature reveals abundant new research that specifically focuses on the needs of the older, or "geriatric," dog, making the increase in life expectancy we enjoy also available for our dogs. Along with increased longevity for our dogs have come different and challenging problems. In addition to maladies such as cataracts and cancer, many other age-related problems can prevent the older sporting dog from being able to perform at their best. Even so, w ...

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