Author: Zemira

  • Fantastic home remedies for common dog ailments

    Does your old buddy scratch himself constantly, are losing hair, and having raw skin patches all over? No matter how many antibiotics or injections you try, the annoying itch might not go away. The good news is that common ailments like this don’t necessarily merit an expensive trip to the…

  • 10 Common Dog Ailments and Treatments In The Field

    You can’t be too careful when you take your old buddy on a walk or on a hike in the woods. You should be fully equipped—not just with a first-aid kid, but also with knowledge on how to administer quick treatments for the most common dog ailments. That being said,…

  • Pet Cremation Costs? Don’t worry about it

    As you grieve the loss of your good old dog, the choice of pet cremation may sound appealing to you for a number of reasons. If you’ve set your mind on this, the last thing you have to worry about is pet cremation costs. Pet burial is often expensive and…

  • Dog Memorial Ideas that Can Help You Move On

    Dealing with the loss of your fur friend can put a temporary stop in your life. What do you do next? How do you move forward? Most importantly, how do you remember the good times you’ve shared with your old friend? In these trying times, the one thing you have…

  • Diagnosing dog hearing loss: simple but effective techniques

    Common among older dogs who are advancing in age is hearing loss. It’s not always easy to tell if your dog is suffering from dog hearing loss, but the folks at Petside Advisory Board have some simple tips that might help you figure out. Experts agree that making a loud…

  • Fun ideas for playing with a senior dog

    Whoever said that old dogs don’t know how to have fun was badly mistaken. Just because your old buddy isn’t as fast, as excitable, and as wide-eyed as before doesn’t mean your loving canine isn’t up for a round or two of games. There are many ways for you to…

  • Guide to Cremating a Pet

    It’s hard to pick up the pieces after you just received news of your beloved pet’s death.  Through this time, you will have to make some decisions that will ultimately reflect on your dog’s time on earth. For one, you will need to decide where to keep your dog. You…

  • Super Loving Senior Dogs | Video

    httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uhC47KFMtpo Why would you want to adopt an older dog?  There are lots of reasons! Most of the time, older dogs are not in shelters due to behavior problems, but because of family issues like divorce or moving etc.  Keep an open mind when going to look at dogs to…

  • True Love For An Older Dog | Video

    What do you do when your beloved bur baby can no longer walk comfortably?  You still want to take your walks like you used to; see your friends and run your errands, but you don’t want to leave him behind.  When that happens, you think outside the box and do…

  • How Pet Insurance Can Help

    As your dog ages, he becomes more vulnerable to arthritis, cancer and diseases of the liver, heart or kidney.  This means that it is also likely the most expensive time in your dog’s life as well.  These reasons make pet insurance a smart decision and can really help you when…

  • All or None Reward Training on Leash

    httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dkapxaexrBA Training an older dog with a leash can be tough, especially for senior dogs that won’t follow you. The resistance of older dogs with a leash comes in different ways. Often they will pull away or tug at you. Other times, your dog might gnaw at your clothes, circle…

  • Leash Training Your Senior Dog

    How do you train a senior dog with the leash? You might feel frustrated or embarrassed because of your inability to leash train your dog, but with perseverance, your dog will soon come around. Senior dogs who tug or pull their leash may be difficult to train. But after four…