How Often Should a Dog Chew a Bone?
As a dog lover, giving your dog chunky bones to chew on feels like an excellent way to keep him happy. Most pictures of happy dogs often show them holding a bone, but does that mean you should feed your…
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Dog Health and Wellness
Can a Dog Go Outside After a Bath?
Whether your dog loves a paddle in the ocean, a stroll through the mud, a roll in the dirt or just a nice calm walk, he needs a bath. Not only will it keep his skin and coat clean, it’s…
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Can a Dog Swim in a Pool With a Liner?
Taking your dog swimming is such a wonderful thing to do. Not only is it fun, it’s great exercise for dogs of all ages and very beneficial for old dogs with joint issues. The question is, are all pools okay…
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Is It Safe For a Dog to Sleep With a Leash On?
A leash is such a powerful tool. Not only is it the best and safest way to walk your dog, it can be used to house train your dog, stop him from jumping up on people he meets, keep him…
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What Size Bully Stick is Right For Your Dog?
There are so many great reasons to give your dog something to chew on. Not only can it relieve anxiety and boredom, it’s also a great addition to your dog’s dental routine. The gnawing action can help keep teeth and…
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Are Dog Diapers a Good Idea? Here’s What You Need to Know
For pet parents of incontinent dogs, it’s a challenge dealing with the stain and mess left behind. They’re frustrated because they don’t know what to do to help their dogs, but also by the constant peeing on the couch, in…
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How to Get an Old Dog to Eat: The Complete Guide
If you share your life with an old dog, there have probably been times when you found it challenging getting him to eat. I know how worrying and frustrating it is when nothing you try seems to work. If your…
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Dementia in a Dog: How to Identify It (And What to Do)
Many senior dogs will develop dementia, also known as canine cognitive dysfunction (CCD), but sadly it isn’t always diagnosed. That is because many of the signs typically associated with this disease are assumed to be nothing more than a part…
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Need to Make Your Home Safe for an Old Dog? Here Are 31 Tips
Vision may change, and mobility issues can make it harder for your old dog to get around. When you start noticing changes, that would be a good time to look around your home and outside space and think about how…
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My Dog is Limping but not in Pain What Should I Do?
Dear Hindy, My 9 year old dog Mitzi recently started limping. She doesn’t do it all the time, and I know she’s not in pain because she’s not crying or whining. She is getting older and that’s part of aging,…
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