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Life Lengthening Health Tips for Dog??? Questions

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  1. Della Smith

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    #1 Aug 10, 2015
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    Life Lengthening Health Tips for Dog???

    Hi,
    I want to know the life lengthening health tips for dog.

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    #2 Aug 10, 2015
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    That's an interesting topic!

    I believe that weight is important - thin dogs are said to live longer.

    Good nutrition must be important.

    And perhaps leading a fun and happy life so life is worth living.
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    #3 Aug 10, 2015
    A good reply from Janet, I agree with those points. Being descended from a long living bloodline is a great asset too, and often something we don't ask about when choosing a dog.
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    #4 Aug 10, 2015
    That had never occurred to me Carole - I know I've never thought to ask that when buying a puppy.
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    #5 Aug 10, 2015
    Proper diet and exercise goes along way to a longer living dog.
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    #6 Aug 10, 2015
    A species appropriate diet and adequate mental stimulation and physical exercise.

    Oh, and bags of love and a happy life :lol:
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    #7 Aug 11, 2015
    I truly believe what helped my parents' large lab mix live until 13 years old was the fact that they got a puppy when the older dog was around 9 or 10 years old. The puppy got the older dog to move around and play a lot more than he would have had he been the only dog. All other responses to this thread are great as well!
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    #8 Aug 11, 2015
    Besides a good diet and a healthy lifestyle it's all in the genes.
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    #9 Aug 11, 2015
    Agree with this.
    Also I would say a happy dog seems to live longer.
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    #10 Aug 12, 2015
    Hi,
    Thanks for your suggestions and reply.

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