Helping You Care for Your Senior Dog
To me, there is no greater joy than giving an old dog a home. It’s unthinkable some old dogs spend their last weeks, months even years on a cold shelter floor, unless they’re killed first. Harsh, but true. Rescuing an old dog brings joy to my soul, and I hope more and more people see … Read more
As senior dog parents, we’re always looking for tips on how to keep our senior pups healthy, happy and comfortable. What better source to look for that advice than those who share their lives with one! From being patient and grateful for every day, to giving them daily walks and regular vet visits, these are … Read more
When you brought your new puppy home, was your senior dog excited at the prospect of having a playmate, or was he anxious, afraid or even aggressive towards the newcomer? Your senior dog runs away from the new puppy because of fear, stress or anxiety. Puppies can be annoying, especially if they’ve recently joined your … Read more
When our dogs cross the rainbow bridge, they not only leave us with a hole in the heart, they leave behind their stuff, a constant reminder of what we now have to live without. Whether it’s a collar, leash, toys or blankets, they can be packed up and stored for memories, used for your next … Read more
If you’re a first time senior dog parent, then you’ll find the information below particularly helpful. The mistakes new senior dog parents often make include, not providing their senior dogs with enough physical exercise, not realising the importance of mental stimulation, ignoring changes in behavior and accepting a “your dog is old” diagnosis from the … Read more
You finally got the air fryer you’ve wanted for so long, and now your dog freaks out every time you use it. What’s going on? Dogs hearing is much more sensitive to sounds then ours, so the beeping and high-pitched sounds emanating from some air fryers has turned many normally calm dogs, into a trembling … Read more
As your dog ages, you may find he’s sliding on floors more often than he used to. If your dog is having trouble getting traction on your floors, things like yoga mats, area rugs, interlocking foam mats and cutting the fur on his paws can make all the difference. *There are affiliate links in this … Read more
There is a widespread fear among senior dog parents that giving anesthesia to a senior dog is too dangerous, and not worth the risk. Anesthesia is riskier for animals than humans, and when dealing with a senior dog the risk is greater. Having said that, I don’t recommend you refuse any procedure that requires anesthesia … Read more
Some dogs are absolute stars when it comes to taking their medication. They’re easy going, don’t mind you trying to disguise a pill in a lump of cheese, or put drops of some foreign substance on their food. Maybe your dog is so chill he’ll eat a tablet right out of the palm of your … Read more
Bad breath in dogs is common, but is it normal? While bad breath in dogs is not uncommon, it could be a sign not only of dental disease, but serious health issues such as liver or kidney disease. Please make an appointment to see your veterinarian sooner rather than later. The longer your dog is … Read more