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Blueberries are one of those things that work well for dogs at any age. They’re small, soft, low in calories, and easy to use fresh or frozen. You can give them as they are, mash them into food, or bake them into something your dog can carry off and enjoy more slowly. If you’re looking…
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Most people know dogs cost money before they get one. Food, lead, collar, a few toys. They do a rough calculation in their head and decide they can manage it. And then the first vet bill arrives. Owning a dog is one of the most rewarding things you can do. It is also consistently more…
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Before I knew much about older dogs, I made most of these mistakes myself. Not out of carelessness. Just out of not knowing any better, going on what seemed obvious, or repeating things I’d heard that turned out not to be true. The thing about senior dogs is that there’s a lot of assumption around…
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This article looks at signs your dog is becoming a senior, focusing on the everyday changes that tend to come first. For most dogs things just happen gradually but to be honest its different for every dog. If you’re noticing things and wondering what to look out for then this article can help. Because the…
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My dog has a talent for looking absolutely devastated whenever I eat something in front of him. Doesn’t matter what it is. A plain cracker. A piece of fruit. Something he would almost certainly hate if he tried it. The eyes go big. The chin goes on the knee. The guilt starts. And sometimes you…
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Before I knew much about older dogs, I made most of these mistakes myself. Not out of carelessness. Just out of not knowing any better, going on what seemed obvious, or repeating things I’d heard that turned out not to be true. There are so many things people get wrong about senior dogs, and lots…
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You wake up, look out the window, and it’s raining. Again. Your dog looks at you. He knows. The thing is, a bored dog doesn’t just lie there quietly feeling sorry for itself. It finds things to do. Chewing, barking, following you into every room, knocking things over. Looking for easy ways to keep your…
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Most dog beds don’t fail visibly. They fail quietly, in the middle, over months, and by the time you notice, the bed has probably been underperforming for a while. Knowing how often to replace a dog bed is less about following a schedule and more about knowing what to feel for, you can usually feel…
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How big should a dog bed be comes down to how your dog actually sleeps, not the breed chart, not the label size. A bed can look generous at first glance and still be too short, too narrow, or too cramped once the sides compress and the dog settles into it properly. This article looks…
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Over the years, I’ve tested more dog beds than I can count, mostly because once joints start stiffening, the bed suddenly matters a lot more than it used to. With arthritis, small design details make a noticeable difference in how easily a dog settles and how smoothly they get up. The best dog beds for…