Got a sick dog? Or maybe you just have a question about your dog's general health and wellbeing... You've got 3 good options in order to get peace of mind quickly... … [Read more...]
Hanging Tongue Syndrome In Dogs & How To Care For Your Dog’s Dry Tongue
A reader recently asked us this question: Dog lost teeth. How can I care for her tongue? It hangs out all the time. Will she be in pain? -- Gail Hanging Tongue Syndrome is a condition where a dog's tongue hangs out of his mouth all the time and the dog is unable to bring her tongue in at will. This could be due to the dog's breed, a mouth or jaw injury, or deformities of the mouth or teeth, among other things. Other times, things like medications or the removal of teeth … [Read more...]
Senior Dog Food Tips: How To Meet The Nutritional Needs Of A Senior Dog
As dogs age, their nutritional needs change. To keep your dog healthy through old age, you'll need to make some adjustments to your dog's diet. Those adjustments should take place early in your dog's aging process. Did You Know?... Dogs are considered to be in their senior years about two thirds into their expected lifespan. This varies by breed and size of the dog. Generally, larger dogs have a shorter lifespan than smaller ones. For example, a Great Dane is expected to … [Read more...]
Is Your Dog Refusing To Go Down Stairs? My Solution: A DIY Stair Runner For Dogs
Out of the blue one day, our dog refused to walk down the stairs in our home -- the ones that connect the first floor to the second floor. He had no problem going up the steps, but he wouldn't come down unless one of us walked side-by-side with him down each of the steps. The stairs are solid wood, not carpeted. And we didn't have stair runners at the time. This unusual behavior started about a year after we moved into this house. Before this, he had been going up and down those steps … [Read more...]
Glucosamine & Chondroitin For Dogs With Joint Pain – What You Need To Know
If your dog is older, has arthritis, or has recently had surgery which affected his bones, joints and/or cartilage, then you are probably already familiar with the health supplements called Glucosamine and Chondroitin. Long accepted as an effective treatment for osteoarthritis in Europe, Glucosamine and Chondroitin are now used by physicians and veterinarians here in the United States to bring relief to humans and animals who suffer from chronic joint pain. For example, hip … [Read more...]
How To Build A Dog Ramp Yourself
My 4-year-old dog Lucy had to have back surgery recently. It was due to a combination of things: the neighbor's dog attacked her and she fell off the porch in the process of trying to get away. Then she jumped off another tall porch. Unfortunately, little legs and big jumps don't mix. I knew the day would come with back issues -- it just happens with Dachshunds -- but I did not expect it this soon. Fortunately, she recovered quickly. Ever since Lucy's back surgery, … [Read more...]
Dog Vitamins Can Improve Your Pet’s Life Now… And In His Senior Years
As dogs age, they experience many of the same ailments and conditions that we humans tolerate -- like arthritis, memory loss, and incontinence. We tend to get frail and feeble as we age. Unfortunately, so do our four-legged friends. Just as your doctor is likely to recommend vitamins and supplements to ensure that your health doesn't deteriorate in your later years, your dog's veterinarian is likely to offer the same recommendation: senior dog vitamins. For example, people often take … [Read more...]
Signs Of Aging To Watch For In An Elderly Dog
Are you wondering what to expect as your dog becomes a senior? As dogs get older, they begin to slow down a bit and they don't move around quite like they did in their younger years. Your dog probably won't seem as spry and chipper as he used to. At the same time, an aging dog's working parts get a little rusty and they simply don't function the same as they did before. Large breed dogs are considered a senior at 6 or 7 years of age, whereas small breeds aren't considered a … [Read more...]
Dog Joint Pain: What To Look For & How To Treat It Naturally
Dogs get joint pain just like humans do. For example, dog arthritis is one of the more common forms of dog joint pain. Dog arthritis is the result of inflammation in the joints. This may be caused by degeneration or swelling of the joint due to a genetic malformation, wear and tear, or infection. Source Here's the difference between dog arthritis, degenerative joint disease, and inflammatory joint disease in dogs. Signs That Your Dog Has Joint Pain The signs and … [Read more...]
How To Ask The Right Questions When Choosing A Dog
You have decided to get a dog, now the question is: "What kind of dog am I looking for? There are so many choices: A puppy from a breeder A puppy from a private person, the Internet, a newspaper ad A shelter dog An older dog A mutt A tiny, small, medium or large dog? A wire haired, short haired, medium or long haired dog? The list goes on and on... so how do you decide? What is the best choice for your situation? Here are my best tips for determining the … [Read more...]
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