As your Retriever ages, he will go through a variety of different emotional and physical changes. Some of these changes will be easy, while others will be very hard on both you and your dog.

There are many things that will suffer as your dog ages such as his digestive system, eyes, fur, and joints. Not all of these changes will be obvious, until it is a major problem, and there is nothing you can do to help. As an owner you need to be observant of the minor changes, as they will clue you in to a deeper problem.

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