Training and Care Consulting for Dogs 7+
Older dogs don’t always tolerate the cold as well as they may have done, in their younger years. In spite of that, getting exercise is important no matter what the conditions outside are. A coat over a sweater, walking around…
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Some dogs are absolute stars when it comes to taking their medication. They’re easy going, don’t mind that you’re trying to disguise a pill in a lump of cheese or put drops of some foreign substance on their food. Maybe…
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So many senior dog parents I know are reaching out, asking what they can do to stop their old dogs from slipping on the floor. This problem is not limited to old dogs, so no matter what age your pup…
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It’s normal for a dog to pant, the thing is how can you tell the difference between what’s normal and what isn’t. It’s normal for a dog to pant after a hike, if it’s hot out, he’s feeling anxious or…
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If all this is fairly new, you may find it hard to believe things will get better. As you and your dog adapt to the blindness, there is no reason why your dog can’t still have a wonderful, happy and…
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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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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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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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While a product’s efficacy cannot be guaranteed, the over 80% success rate of the ThunderShirt means it’s doing a great job in helping relieve dog anxiety. *There are affiliate links in this post, which means if you purchase anything I…
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Have you ever seen a fat dog waddling while on a walk? The poor thing looks so uncomfortable he can barely move, panting with each step he tries to take. In addition to the difficulty he has getting around, there…
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