Author: Zemira
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The Reality of Losing Your Dog
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Many pet owners have had to deal with the pain of losing a dog. Most will agree that it’s difficult, but one thing’s for sure: the pain is not incurable. You will get through it, if you allow yourself to. You might have to deal with the loss even before…
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Crate Training an Older Dog | Video
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httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kZHk_7N_AXY Senior dog pet owners will agree that one of the most difficult hurdles they’ve had to overcome is crate training an older dog. Most pet owners can’t bear the thought of leaving their dogs in a crate for hours. But it’s also one of the most important. If you’re…
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Loss of a Pet – Saying Goodbye to Your Dog
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When grieving over the loss of a pet, there’s no one formula of going dealing with the loss. You don’t have to follow what other people are telling you—whether you should cry or not, or be angry, or laugh at the special moments you had together. You shouldn’t tell yourself…
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Loving A Senior Dog | Video
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httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=is5PQQJsO4o This video couldn’t have said it better: no dog is too old, too broken, or too worn. Rather, senior dogs are wise, resilient, and worthy. For all their admirable qualities, loving a senior dog is certainly all too easy. Their gray muzzle is a sign of their sharpened instincts.…
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Essence of Alternative Care For Older Dogs
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Do you believe in alternative therapy? There are concrete health benefits in its methods that many people can attest to; some even go as far as to claim that alternative therapy has worked wonders for them. If you’re a fan of it yourself, and would love your senior dog to…
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Aids For Your Senior Dog
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httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hEPpw6cYskE In their advanced age, older dogs are likely to have difficulty in walking. This is only one of the many physical changes that they undergo. As a loving owner, you don’t have to worry about how to help your dog deal with such changes, because there are senior dog…
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Keeping Senior Dogs Active in Later Years
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As dogs enter their senior years, you will notice them slow down and tire easily. IN their advanced age, older dogs are susceptible to certain illnesses like arthritis and weakening joints. That being said, keeping senior dogs active is a must. It doesn’t mean that you have to wear down…
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Senior Dogs Deserve a Toast!
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httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tvRkEXWqiyw Don’t you just love older dogs? They’re sweeter, gentler, and more loving than the average dog. But more importantly, they’ve grown to become part of your family. Your older dog might not be as active as before. They might have gray muzzles and thinning fur. But they’ll always be…
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Amazing Alternative Medications For Your Senior Dog
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Believe it or not, we humans can learn a lot from our senior dogs when it comes to medicine, particular the use of plants and essential oils. Herbs have been used for medication since time immemorial—from the Sumerians who used laurel and thyme 5,000 years ago to Ancient Egyptians who…
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Looking for the best senior dog food that’s low-fat?
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Older dogs often get diagnosed with pancreatitis and obesity. As your dog ages, you will need to take the lead and cut down on your dog’s high-fat diet with too much meat and carbs. The best senior dog food comprises quality low fat dog foods. Quality is the most important…
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A Closer Look At Age And Dog Breeds
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Senior status in dogs is not measured by their number of years. Your 9-yr-old pooch might qualify as a senior, while your neighbor might have a 10-yr-old dog who’s well in the mid-life stage. For the most part, senior dogs are determined by their breed. For instance, giant breeds like…
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YUM! Best Food For Senior Dogs
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As you dog advances in age, you may have to modify their diet to suit their changing needs. But what are the qualities that meet the criteria of the best senior dog food? For one, it must be healthy, considering that your senior dog will need more nutrients to overcome…