If you, or someone you know needs financial help with vet bills, this post is for you. When we welcome a dog into our life, I think most of us do a quick calculation to determine if we can afford…
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I know what a heartbreaking prospect saying goodbye to your dog will be, something we avoid thinking about as much as we possibly can. The thing is, as we watch our dogs age and develop health issues, it becomes harder…
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More and more senior dog parents are exploring alternative ways to treat their dogs various ailments, so it’s no surprise many are considering acupuncture. That’s right, acupuncture for dogs is a thing and that cutie in the picture above is…
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Although winter isn’t quite here yet the weather has gotten cooler, and you may be noticing your old dog isn’t tolerating the cold like he or she used to. Red (RIP) found me when we were living in Florida,…
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As the years pass it’s more important than ever to keep your old dog active, yet the opposite seems to happen! Too many senior dogs are spending their lives on their beds, rather than getting any kind of physical exercise…
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A common question I get asked by senior dog parents is what to feed an old dog with no teeth! The good news is, dogs adapt very well and you’d be surprised what they can gum! Before we jump into…
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Saying goodbye to our much loved old dog is not something we want to think about, let alone voice out loud. Losing them is an inevitable part of sharing our lives with them. Whether this is your first old dog,…
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Making your home senior dog friendly is pretty much like baby proofing. Going through your house room by room looking for hidden dangers, even getting down on the floor and seeing things from a different vantage point. While I…
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If you’re growing concerned about the number of drugs your senior pup is taking, you are going to want to read this post about natural arthritis pain relief for dogs. As Red’s health challenges increased, so did the number…
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I talk to my dogs, I tell them what I’d like them to do, and I ask them questions. Whenever I do this while I’m on the phone with my mother she always laughs, and asks if they understand what…
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