We have been using PawFriction for about a month and she is back to her old spunky little self on ALL floors now. So glad I found this product to help my sweet old girl. – Crystal
Back To Her Old Spunky Self
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She Is Such A Happy Girl Now
We have a 15 (almost 16) year old Chihuahua named CoCo. She has hip issues & just general aging problems getting around, putting in hardwood floors didn't help her situation in the least. I saw your product on FB and decided to give it a try, I am SO happy that I...
My senior dog or cat is making a strange coughing/hacking noise, what should I do?
I will start by saying the same thing that I have told countless clients and online pet owners…I don't mess around with breathing issues. If your dog or cat is having problems breathing, increased breathing, increased effort, lethargy, significant coughing, etc. then...
Do I really need to use flea and tick medications for my senior pet even if they don’t go outside?
The short answer is YES! Unfortunately, age does not make you immune to fleas, mosquitoes, or ticks and the respective diseases that they can carry. I have kept all my senior pets on year round heartworm medications and flea medications. Although, I live in the...
Would my senior dog make a good therapy dog?
I think this is a very good question. Senior dogs are usually much gentler in demeanor which can make them an ideal candidate for a therapy dog. However, it is best to make sure that you have addressed any underlying issues with your dog before working toward...
What is the best and worst exercise for my senior dog?
This can be a challenging question to answer because it often depends on any health or mobility issues that your senior pet is experiencing. We covered this on this Senior Pet podcast episode but I can definitely outline a few suggested guidelines. For purposes of...
With summer coming, what can I do to protect my dog’s feet on hot surfaces?
This is a serious issue that I think a lot of us don't even consider when we think about taking our dogs for a walk. As a brief overview, a lot of our pavement and other surfaces actually can retain a lot of heat. I think we have all seen the videos of a person frying...
Senior Pet Emergencies and a Product Everyone Should Own
How about if we take a second and talk about emergencies; something that doesn’t just apply to senior pets. I think I can say with 100% certainty that all of us will deal with at least one emergency with our pets at some point in their lives. These emergencies come in...
Why is a pet’s age not counted in human years?
We have covered the topic in the past and how to tell whether or not your pet is a senior in both our previous blog and in our senior pet podcast. The issue with reporting a pet's age in human years is that it is very difficult to get an accurate age and applying it...
How do I bring home a new puppy if I have an older dog?
I think the most important thing I can tell you is that when you have a senior pet and bring home a new puppy it is that you give them the gift of time to acclimate. The first thing to keep in mind is that this is a huge change for your senior dog. They are going from...