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Pain Management For Terminally Ill And Senior Dogs
Most pet owners that have had the pleasure of spending many wonderful years with their best friend will tell you how sad, and hurtful it can be when they are diagnosed with a terminally ill condition. We all know that sooner, or later our pet is going to reach the end...
Nutrition Needs For Senior Dogs
Nutrition for older dogs is a very important topic to know for those who own a dog, this is because as your dog gets older his nutrition needs change. Many owners who know little to nothing about an older dogs metabolism can unknowingly be giving their best friend the...
Obesity In Older Dogs: Things To Know
Things To Know Regarding Obesity In Older Dogs Obesity in older dogs is an increasing problem for many dog owners, and although sometimes it is caused by a health condition, many times it is something simple, like diet. In fact, in a recent study it showed that over...
Dogs And Halloween Candy
Halloween is a great holiday for many families, and an excuse to go out and have fun, with trick, or treat kids knocking on your door, different costumes and plenty of candy. Moreover, many pet owners like to get in on the action too by dressing their dogs in...
A Healthy Diet For Aging Dogs
As pet owners we want what is best for our dogs, and that is especially true for those that have been with us a while, but what about diet changes when our best friend gets into his later years? When dogs are growing they need plenty of protein and calories, and many...
Joint Problems In Older Dogs And Cats
When it comes to our older dogs and cats, they will almost definitely suffer from some type of joint pain, and most of this joint pain comes from a condition called arthritis. Just like humans, when they reach a certain age they start to get more illnesses, including...
Senior Dogs: Taking A Closer Look At Health Problems
Depending on the breed of dog you have really depends on the type of health conditions they may have in their older years. Although many will often have similar health problems as they approach their final years equally. Having said that, they are not that different...
Dealing With Pet Loss
For pet owners, pet loss can be extremely distressing, with a mixture of emotions, which can compare to losing a close family member, after all a dog is "a mans best friend", and in many cases that is very true for pet owners. Having said that, many people that don't...
Taking Care Of Senior Pets In Their Golden Years
As pet owners we all know that sooner, or later our best friend is going to get old, just as we do, but what can we do about giving him the best quality of life in his last few years? Many dogs after the age of about 7, or 8 are classed as senior pets, and depending...
Senior Pet – Taking Care Of A Senior Dogs During The Summer Heat
Most dog owners want what is best for their best friend, and that includes giving them healthy meals, a good bed, playtime and exercise, but not every owner knows the dangers of heat stroke. Heat stroke in dogs is a killer, and believe it or not thousands of owners...
Pet Care: Mosquitoes and heartworms
With all the heavy rain and now the humid heat the mosquitoes are out in force. Our fur babies are at a high risk for heartworms from mosquito bites. It is VERY important to keep them on heart-worm prevention ALL the time. Even if your fur baby is " an in door dog or...
Spring and Fur Babies
Happy Spring to all my pet parents and their fur babies. Even though we had an early Easter, all of the different lilies are still blooming. Remember there are a lot of toxic flowers and ornamentals that grow in the yard. Even if you do not have any, be aware of the...