Category: Senior Dog Care
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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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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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As dogs get older, their needs change. What worked when they were younger stops working, and sometimes it takes a while to notice. I’ve been there with my own dog, realizing the crate setup that was fine for years wasn’t cutting it anymore. The floor seemed too hard. Getting in and out looked uncomfortable. This…
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Getting a dog into the car is one of those things you do without thinking, until the day it stops being that simple. You reach for the door, they follow as usual, and then it turns into a bit of a standoff. You’re waiting, they’re looking at you, and nothing happens. It is not always…
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You might start to notice it at mealtimes. Your dog walks over to the bowl, pauses, then steps back instead of lowering their head straight away. Sometimes they sit and wait. Other times they circle once, as if deciding whether eating is worth the effort. This article looks at the the best dog food bowls…
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You start noticing it in small ways. Your dog pauses before stepping up a kerb. They lean more on your hand when you clip the lead. Getting into the car takes an extra moment, and it keeps happening. A dog harnesses can help support your dog’s stability, reduce neck strain and help you to support their…
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As dogs get older, they often slow down and begin to find things they once did easily a bit harder. It might be jumping on the bed, getting into the car, or even just moving around the house. For some dogs, stairs can become a big hurdle. That’s where the right set of dog stairs…
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Many owners start looking for a new bed after noticing the same pattern. Their dog still sleeps well, but getting up takes longer or they’re avoiding a bed they used for years. These changes are probably related to how joints and muscles respond to rest as dogs get older. This article looks at choosing the…