When your beloved pet has to have joint surgery, we’re willing to bet you want to make it count. After going through prepping your house for the homecoming beforehand, physical therapy afterward, and the surgery itself (not to mention the cost), it’s worth your while to do everything in your power to get the most…
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…
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…
You’ve noticed your dog is limping – a gradual hobble that has developed over time – and you’re wondering “What should I do?” Maybe it’s a small limp that’s always there, an on-again/off-again limp, or a limp that seems to be worse in the morning, when the weather’s cold, etc. The most immediate answer to…
