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Senior Dog Gift Guide: 27 Different Ideas to Spoil Your Oldest Friend

Senior Dog Holiday Gift Guide

Senior Dog Gift Guide: 27 Different Ideas to Spoil Your Oldest Friend The holidays are here, and senior dogs want to partake in the festivities and fun too! Let’s face it, there are many dog gift guides out there, but not a lot that focus on the things an older pet may love!  So this Senior Dog Gift Guide: 27 Different Ideas to Spoil Your Oldest Friend

12 Clear Dog in Pain Signs: How to Know if Your Old Dog Needs Help

Imagine witnessing your furry friend struggle to climb the stairs, whining in pain as they limp and favor one leg over the other. As a dog owner, it’s heartbreaking to see your beloved pet in pain. But how can we truly know if our canine companions are hurting? It’s crucial to recognize the dog in 12 Clear Dog in Pain Signs: How to Know if Your Old Dog Needs Help

31 Ways to Help Your Old Dog With Arthritis

Dr. T with her two senior dogs, Twig (brown) and Becca (black).

31 Ways to Help Your Old Dog With Arthritis By Dr. Monica Tarantino Having a senior dog with arthritis can be challenging.  Some owners have dogs with arthritis that can still run and play, while others have dogs that have stiff joints or difficulty getting up every day. No matter where your dog is with 31 Ways to Help Your Old Dog With Arthritis

Why Is My Old Dog Not Eating?

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Why Is My Old Dog Not Eating?   Is your dog not finishing its meals or having to be hand-fed? Maybe it is snubbing food altogether. In this blog, we go over some of the common reasons older dogs may have a decreased appetite. A decrease in appetite in older dogs is something that should Why Is My Old Dog Not Eating?

Why Does My Old Dog Keep Pooping In The House?

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Why Does My Old Dog Keep Pooping In The House? By Dr. Monica Tarantino If you own a senior dog, you may have experienced your old dog pooping in the house.  Sometimes, the accident can be a full bowel movement and other times, it can just be a little piece of stool that you find Why Does My Old Dog Keep Pooping In The House?

Why Does My Dog’s Breath Smell?

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Why Does My Dog’s Breath Smell?   Why does my dog’s breath smell? Oral health is vital to our dog’s overall health. Learn several reasons why your dog’s breath may smell and what to do about it! by Megan McCorkle RVT We all know that great feeling after we have left the dentist and had Why Does My Dog’s Breath Smell?

Wait…Are You Saying My Dog Is Old?

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Wait…Are You Saying My Dog Is Old?   A new study from UCSD came out this past week sharing data that indicates a 4 year old labrador is comparable to a 52 year old human which supports dogs may be seniors earlier then we thought! You may have heard about it in the media here. Wait…Are You Saying My Dog Is Old?

WHAT TO DO WHEN YOU LOSE A PET

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WHAT TO DO WHEN YOU LOSE A PET Pet loss has been on our minds lately and so this week we are sharing some behind-the-scenes on a tradition that has really helped us process the grief that we have when we lose a beloved pet. Let’s start by agreeing on this: Losing a pet is WHAT TO DO WHEN YOU LOSE A PET

Old Dog Insurance: What Senior Dog Pet Parents Had To Say About Pet Insurance

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Old Dog Insurance: What Senior Dog Pet Parents Had To Say About Pet Insurance   By Megan McCorkle LVT Recently, we posted a poll to our Instagram and Facebook groups regarding pet insurance with senior dogs. The focus being pros and cons and the experiences with this industry from a pet parents’ perspective. The poll Old Dog Insurance: What Senior Dog Pet Parents Had To Say About Pet Insurance

What Age Is Considered Old For A Dog?

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What Age Is Considered Old For A Dog?   By Dr. Monica Tarantino DVM We’ve all heard the old adage that says for every human year a dog ages 7 years. But what does that mean for your dog? In today’s blog, we’ll dive into what one recent University of California study suggests about how What Age Is Considered Old For A Dog?