Health and Wellness

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

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

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

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

I’ve shared my life with 2 blind dogs, so I’ve learned quite a few things about keeping them safe and happy. A blind dog is first and foremost a dog, so you would care for him or her as you would one that could see, with extra attention needed to keep him safe both at … Read more

If like me, you’ve had an old dog undergo surgery, you know how restless or anxious they can be afterwards.  Just like humans are confused when waking up from anesthesia, so are dogs. Some of the ways we can help them recover is speaking to your vet if you suspect pain, taking him out often … Read more