Tips & Advice for Senior Dog Parents
Christmas is a time of joy, but it can also be risky for our furry friends. Imagine a playful pup, excited by the festive spirit, accidentally swallowing a shiny ornament. It’s a nightmare scenario that happens more often than you think. During the holidays, hazards are everywhere, from decorations to food to guests coming and … Read more
Everyone’s excited about the road trip you’ll be taking, especially because this time you’re bringing your senior dog. In order to ensure a good time is had by all, check out my tips for a safe journey. 7 Ways to Keep Your Senior Dog Safe in the Car Buckle Up: Securing Your Dog Properly When traveling … Read more
No matter how we lose a dog it’s heartbreaking, but when a dog goes missing whether he got out or was stolen, it can be even harder because there’s a good chance that pet parent will never know what happened. Add to the grief possible feelings of guilt, blame, responsibility and failure. Was the back … Read more
It’s 4:42 in the morning and as I write this Red, the love of my life, is sitting on the couch with me. She’s not settling because yet again, she’s having a bout of diarrhea. It’s the third or fourth night she hasn’t slept which means I haven’t either. For the past two years we’ve … Read more
Of all the issues we as senior dog parents deal with, quality of life is the most discussed and most confusing. Sometimes there is a bad test result and the answer is clear, but much of the time it’s not that straightforward, no one measure to let us know this is it. Assessing a … Read more
As our furry companions age, their grooming needs may change. Senior dogs require special care and attention to keep them looking and feeling their best. Unfortunately, there are many dog guardians out there who seem to think that just because their dog is older and spending more time in bed than out of it, grooming … Read more
This post was originally published 6 years ago. One week ago today, on May 18, 2018 at just after 11:00am UK time, I said goodbye to my sweet girl Red. This is not easy for me to write, especially because I never discuss my feelings, but it’s spilling out of me and I can’t stop … Read more
As someone who has spent the last 15 years in the world of senior dogs, when I think of pet loss I naturally think of an old dog dealing with health issues, that could no longer be managed. However, there are other circumstances that cause someone to lose their much-loved dog (I use dog and … Read more
Words are hard to find when it comes to describe the feeling of losing a dog, a being so precious to us and so connected to our heart we can’t imagine a life without them. Understanding Grief: What’s Normal? Grief isn’t just a feeling; it’s a journey. You might feel sad, angry, or even guilty. … Read more
As I write this story, tears are streaming down my face and my heart is broken. Saffy died yesterday afternoon. In spite of this, her story must be heard. Saffy (or Saffron Cleopatra – the formal name my husband gave her), was rescued from a puppy mill, also known as dog hell. For those of … Read more