As the years go by, pet parents start to notice their pups lagging behind on walks. They can’t keep up with the younger dogs and become less inclined to exert themselves. Aging is a natural process that can limit your dog’s physical activity.

Most people don’t know what a torn ACL is until they’ve experienced one. The injury is mostly associated with professional athletes who play football, basketball and soccer. You might be surprised to learn your pup can sustain an ACL injury, too. In fact, torn ACLs comprise most of all orthopedic injuries in dogs.

Dogs need anywhere from 30 minutes to two hours of daily exercise. How you spend that time will differ for each dog. Plenty of pups wear themselves out with two 15-minute walks each day. More active dogs might come back home still bursting with energy. Every dog needs a daily walk, but some need a lot more than that.