Category: Senior Dog Care
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Someone once told me with absolute certainty that I needed to switch my older dog to wet food because dry kibble was too hard on his teeth. A few months later, someone else told me the opposite with equal confidence: that dry food was better because it helped keep his teeth clean. Both people meant…
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I used to think weight gain in older dogs was just part of ageing. Metabolism slows, activity drops, and the pounds creep on. It seemed as natural as grey whiskers. So when I noticed my dog getting heavier around the middle, I did what felt sensible at the time. Cut the food back a bit.…
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A cooling mat for older dogs is one of those purchases that tends to make a more obvious difference than expected, particularly for dogs that have been choosing hard floors over their bed when the temperature rises. The best cooling mat for an older dogs depends on how long they rest, how warm they run,…
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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…