Tag: senior
Help keep your dog mobile and happy with Kinesio Taping
What is Kinesio Taping, and how can it help your canine companion move with more ease?
We all love the wagging tails and wide grins...
How massage benefits senior dogs and cats
From easing joint discomfort to alleviating anxiety, massage therapy offers both physical and psychological benefits to senior dogs and cats.
Almost all dogs and cats...
Caring for your senior dog
Your dog’s needs will change as he ages, slows downs, and experiences a decline in activity levels, cognition, vision and hearing. Being aware of...
How to improve your aging dog’s quality of life
Your dog can go through many changes as he gets older. Here are some ways you can help support his quality of life throughout...
Supplements to support your dog’s joints
Do your dogs joints need a little extra support? Here’s how the right supplements can make a world of difference!
Whether your aging companion has...
10 ways to senior pet proof your home
Want to make your indoor space more comfortable for your aging dog or cat? These tips will help you senior pet proof your home!
Taking...
Tendon and ligament damage – diagnosis and treatment options for dogs
As our dogs get older, they become more prone to tendon and ligament damage caused by injury or wear and tear. Today’s diagnostic tools...
Shelters and rescues for senior dogs and cats – an inside...
A growing number of shelters and rescues focus on senior dogs and cats. Take a look at what these organizations do, some of the...
Prioritizing muscle health in senior dogs
When it comes to promoting the overall wellbeing of aging canines, muscle health tends to take a back burner. Here’s why we should be...
Natural support for your dog or cat’s aging liver
The liver is one of the body’s hardest-working organs, so it’s not surprising that it needs some extra help as your dog or cat...
Animal companions are a lifeline for seniors
According to a new study, the companionship of dogs and cats plays a valuable role in the lives of senior citizens.
Researchers at the...
8 steps to keeping your senior dog young
A wholistic approach ranging from diet and exercise to mental stimulation and immune support can help keep your senior dog young, happy and healthy....
Ways to detect and reduce pain in aging dogs and cats
Recognizing the common signs of pain in dogs and cats can help you promote their quality of life throughout the aging process.
As our pets...
Hospice care for your pet – how essential oils can help
Preparing to say goodbye to a beloved dog or cat is never going to be easy, but essential oils are an effective way to...
Top tips for training senior dogs
“Old dogs can learn new tricks” – and that means training senior dogs can be just as easy as training their younger counterparts.
Many people...
What chiropractic care can do for your senior canine
Whether you want to address age-related conditions in your older dog, or help prevent your younger canine from developing these issues as he ages,...
Why consistent training throughout your dog’s life is essential
Maintaining a consistent training regimen is just as important as teaching your pup his manners at the start of life! Here’s why.
Dogs amplify your...
How acupressure eases arthritis pain in dogs and cats
Reduce your animal’s discomfort by gently stimulating these three key acupoints.
Many dogs and cats suffer from arthritis, especially as they get older. Thankfully, there...
Play safety for dogs, young and old
To avoid injury and keep play fun, tailor the games your dog participates in to his age.
Dog play is one of my favorite...
How to adjust your senior dog’s exercise routine
Senior dogs need less exercise than their younger counterparts, but that doesn’t mean they should be sedentary! These tips will help you adjust your...
Tilley’s tale – how a senior dog adapted to being blind
When this high-energy canine developed cataracts and glaucoma at the age of seven, an integrative treatment approach, including acupressure-massage, helped her adjust to blindness....
Top 4 nutrition tips for senior dogs
Help your senior dog stay healthy and live long by feeding him right and keeping his weight down.
If you have a senior dog,...
Maintaining your dog’s good behavior
You worked hard to train your dog when he was young, but how do you maintain his good behavior on an ongoing basis?
You...
Traveling with your senior dog
Taking a senior dog on summer vacation with you? Here are 8 ways to keep safe and comfortable while traveling and at your destination.
With...
Canine cognitive dysfunction and vitamin D
Sometimes referred to as “doggy dementia”, canine cognitive dysfunction affects many senior dogs. A deficiency in vitamin D3 could be the cause.
Is your...
Adopting a kitten into a senior cat household
Cats can get set in their ways. And the older they are, the truer this becomes. If you have an older cat, and are...
Do you know what age your dog is?
Dogs age much faster than humans. But, at what age is a dog considered a senior...or a geriatric?
Well, there is no real simple answer....
Adopting an older dog?
Ensure success when adopting an older dog with these helpful tips.
Dogs are considered teenagers when they’re around two. A few years after that, they’re...
When is a dog a senior?
Our dogs and cats are generally considered senior when they reach seven to nine years. But the rate at which they actually age varies,...
Chiropractic care for your senior dog
Misalignments in your dog's spine do more than cause back pain. They can actually affect his overall health, especially if he’s older. Chiropractic adjustments...
Caring for your senior dog
A growing number of dogs are living past their mid-teens. Here are seven factors to consider when caring for your senior canine companion.
Sweet was our...
Helping your senior pet age comfortably
Here are seven steps to help your senior pet age gracefully and comfortably.
Is your companion slowing down? Are his senses not as sharp as...
