DIY Dog Stair Treads - Suddenly our dog refused to walk down stairs in our home. (Hardwood steps, not carpeted.) See my cheap DIY stair treads solution. It has worked for us for 10 years now... and counting!
How do veterinarians euthanize a dog? What is the process like? What actually happens when a dog is euthanized? I've had 2 dogs put to sleep recently... Here's what it was like. From the perspective of someone who's been through it several times with her own dogs through the years and who's also learned a lot while working in a vet's office.
Time passes much too quickly, and ultimately we dog lovers have to face the fact that our time together is winding down. The day will come when decisions (like putting your dog to sleep) have to be made. It's never easy -- but planning ahead now will help you later. Take it from me... over the years we've gone through this 7 times. Sometimes it was a no-brainer. Other times, it wasn't. Here's how to prepare for your dog's last days.
The best toys for toothless dogs are those which match your dog's needs the best. If your dog has no teeth, or few teeth, these are the 10 best dog toys to consider.
To figure the human equivalent of a dog's age, just add 7 to each year that your dog has been alive, right? Wrong! Here's how to determine your dog's physical age AND your dog's mental age in the MOST accurate way -- like veterinarians do.
Have a senior dog? Here are the most common health problems in older dogs that you need to be aware of. How to prepare for your senior dog’s final years healthwise.
I know how challenging raising two dogs together can be -- especially when one is jealous or aggressive. It's downright scary at times! See how we dealt with many long months of sibling rivalry of the worst kind in our home, what dog jealousy and aggression look like (photos and videos), and how I managed to stop dog on dog jealousy with my dogs.
According to veterinarians, when is it time to euthanize a dog? After working at a vet AND having 2 of my own dogs put to sleep recently, I can help you get through this difficult time. Here's everything you need to know about when to euthanize a dog. Here are 5 signs that it's time. Plus advice that other veterinarians have personally given me. And the official Quality of Life Scale for dogs -- to help you gauge your dog's quality of life.
Switching dog food will happen at least twice in your dog's life: 1) as they transition from puppy to adult, and 2) as they transition from adult to senior dog. You can't just change dog food overnight though! Here are the steps to transition your dog with ease to a new food in 5 or 10 days -- whether you're switching from puppy food to adult dog food, from adult food to senior dog food, or there's some other reason for you to switch food (like allergies, weight issues, health concerns, etc.)
Does your dog have arthritis or joint pain? (Mine does.) Thinking of giving your dog Glucosamine or Chondroitin supplements for the first time? Here's what I've learned after using Chondroitin and Glucosamine for dogs for several years now.
