Everyone understands puppies have behavior problems and need to be taught “the rules.” But what about older dogs who understand the rules but become increasingly unable to follow them? The root cause of behavioral issues in older dogs is often anxiety, which can increase as they enter their golden years. And just like puppies, senior…
Picture this: It’s finally the weekend. On Saturday morning, you pack your pup into the car, venture out into nature, and embark on a 10-mile hike. On Sunday you have a morning run together, then head to the dog park for a serious game of fetch and some playtime with the other pooches. But once…
We can all agree puppies are wonderful, but there’s nothing quite like the sweet soul of an old dog. As your canine companion enters their golden years, it may seem like more of a challenge to keep them comfortable. But when you understand what’s happening in the body and mind of your senior dog, just…
You’ve heard that you can’t teach an old dog new tricks, but we don’t believe that for a second. It turns out that the key to slowing cognitive decline in your senior dog is exactly that: teaching them new tricks. Recent research by psychologist Norton W. Milgram at the University of Toronto shows giving older…
If your dog is suffering from arthritis, you are probably aware that there is a lot of information out there. A quick Google search for “arthritis in dogs” produces a whopping 63 million results in under a second! This is no surprise, as dog arthritis is one of the most common conditions affecting our pets. It…
The carefree run that becomes a slow shuffle… the defeated look at the bottom of the stairs… the deep groans when settling into bed… the signs of arthritis in an older dog are enough to tug at any loving pet parent’s heart. It can be easy to feel helpless as you observe the things your…
Summer is here, the mercury is rising, and your old dog is definitely feeling it. When it’s hot outside, it’s especially important to protect senior pets from soaring temperatures. Older dogs have special needs, and as they age, they become more susceptible to heatstroke and heat exhaustion. Here are our 5 favorite ways to help…
Think your arthritic dog can’t enjoy some summer fun in the sun? Think again! Several summer activities can help your dog’s joint pain. When it comes to exercising an arthritic dog, the keyword to keep in mind is balance. Too much movement can cause them pain, while lack of activity can worsen their condition, causing joints…
If you’re not yet familiar with the green-lipped mussel, its very name may conjure up all sorts of questions: “Mussels have lips?” “Why are they green…?” But we’re confident that the more you get to know these small but mighty mollusks, the more you’ll come to love them. If you’ve got a dog suffering from…
