March 16-22 is Pet Poison Prevention Awareness Week, a crucial time to remind ourselves of the hidden dangers lurking in our homes and gardens that can threaten our furry companions. Common Household Poisons: Many substances we consider harmless can be toxic to pets....
Blog For Our Paw Pals
Blog For Our Paw Pals
Companionship for Senior Pets: Enhancing Their Golden Years
The benefits of companionship for senior pets are numerous and extend to both their physical and mental well-being. Senior pet socialization can alleviate feelings of isolation and boredom, which can lead to depression and anxiety. Engaging with other animals, even...
Complete Turn Around
Complete turn around for my dog. He hasn’t fallen in TWO days!! This is huge. We were picking him up around 40-50 times per day. This has given him his quality of life back. He’s slowing gaining his confidence back with walking. This also has saved our back no back...
Pet Dental Health Month: Is a Dental Cleaning Too Risky for Your Senior Dog?
Understanding the Importance of Dental Health in Senior Dogs: Dental disease isn't just about bad breath. Left untreated, it can lead to painful infections, tooth loss, and even more serious health problems like heart, kidney, and liver disease. Senior dogs are...
The Myth and Reality of “Black Dog and Cat Syndrome”
The idea of Black Dog/Cat Syndrome gained traction due to anecdotal evidence from shelters noticing that black animals seemed to stay longer. Several factors likely contribute to this observation, some more complex than simple color prejudice. · Photography...
It helps my old dog not slip wood floors
My big old dog is weak in the hind end and getting wobbly on wood floors. He really does have some traction with this product.
Finally, our senior dog was able to walk without sliding!
This product helped our senior dog who was no longer able to stabilize his legs on our slippery wood floors. Simply apply adhesive onto the paw pads, dip in the little rubberized balls, and wait a couple of minutes. I was so afraid he would break a hip from all of the...
This is a Game Changer
This works if you follow the instructions. You can order medical adhesive on Amazon when the glue tubes run out while still having granules left. This is a game changer for an old dog.
Senior Weim with Cervical Hernia – Best Non-Slip Solution!
My dog herniated a disk in his neck and we ended up going the surgery route. He went from a 10.5 year old very active, healthy guy, to a barely being able to move overnight. Post-surgery, he’s still pretty wobbly on his feet, and we have all wood floors. Despite me pulling out every rug I’ve ever bought (my house looks like a mismatched patchwork of randomness), there were still a lot of slippery spots. Tried nail caps, didn’t work – fell off – wasted $80 on two sizes. He won’t wear boots. So this was the 3rd try.
Yes, You Can Teach an Old Dog New Tricks—Start This January!
It is not true that you can't train an old dog to learn new tricks. Adult and senior dogs can learn new commands and behaviors. While puppies are naturally curious and eager to learn, they also have the ability to do so. Older dogs have a longer attention span and...