Find out what your dog’s sleep positions mean
Can you decipher dog tail messages?
Understand what your dog’s saying with his paw
Caring for your senior dog
Caring for senior dogs includes regular vet care, special attention to food and exercise, joint pain management and lots of TLC.
Help your aging dog be comfortable
Help your aging dog if he starts having trouble regulating body temperature, sleeping through the night or becomes incontinent.
Help older dogs age gracefully
Older dogs need extra care including special grooming and regular vet visits to maintain mobility and stay at a healthy weight.
Teach old dog new tricks
You can teach an old dog new tricks. Training an older dog is easier because the dog has a longer attention span, pays attention and follows commands better
Keep your senior dog active
Create an exercise program that will keep your senior dog active. Start slowly and you’ll see benefits almost immediately.
Make changes to accommodate your aging dog
By Karen A. Soukiasian At first you notice more grey around their muzzle. The eyes have lost that sparkle and appear to have sunk a bit deeper. For most owners, the process begins with their dog appearing less interested in the activities they once thrived on. They are no longer interested in chasing a ball… Read the rest »
Dog ownership provides health benefits for senior citizens
By Karen A. Soukiasian Besides companionship, dogs provide senior citizens with several physical and emotional benefits. Medical research has found when older people have a pet; it helps to lower blood pressure, plus increases their amount of exercise. Some studies have shown it can even help decelerate a few forms of dementia, because of the… Read the rest »