Dog Healthcare
November 16, 2021
How To Teach An Old Dog New Tricks: Yes, It’s Possible
The adage goes that you can’t teach an old dog new tricks. However, the proverb refers more to people who are stuck in their ways rather than your actual canine’s cognitive abilities. Dogs are creatures of habit who, if they are physically capable, can learn new obedience commands and skills at any age.
Teaching an older dog new tricks can help reestablish or establish new boundaries, adjust your dog to new family dynamics, prepare them for travel, and refresh obedience commands to promote proper behavior. All it requires is training, patience, time, and effort.
November 5, 2021
Golden Years: How To Help A Senior Dog Age Gracefully
It happens quicker than you think. One day you reach down to pet your pup, and you realize that they’re greying. One day you throw their favorite toy across the yard, and they don’t run after it as quickly as they used to. One day you notice they are having a little trouble getting up from their bed. Just like us, our four-legged family members slow down when they get older.
Dogs are considered seniors when they reach the last 25% of their life expectancy. This of course depends directly on their breed and size. As their body goes through changes as they age, your dog relies on you to change the way you care for them. That could mean new strategies to keep them active, a new diet, introducing new supplements, a new grooming schedule, and general changes to your behavior around them.
Getting old doesn’t mean your pup can’t enjoy many of the same things they used to, it might just take a little adjusting. Here’s how you can help your four-legged family member age gracefully!
September 9, 2021
Helping Your Panicked Pup: How To Handle 5 Common Canine Medical Emergencies
Our four-legged family members can communicate a lot to us. It’s easy to tell when your dog is hungry, needs to go outside, is in the mood to play, or wants a nice belly rub. It’s not so easy to tell what’s wrong when your pup isn’t acting like themselves.
It can be unsettling when your dog is experiencing a medical emergency, but, if you know the signs, symptoms and have a plan in place to provide timely care, most major issues can be avoided or dealt with before complications arise.
August 12, 2021
Blue-Green Algae Poisoning: What You Need To Know And How To Keep Your Dog Safe
You may have seen stories in the news recently about dogs who suddenly died after swimming in lakes and ponds containing blue-green algae. To avoid a similar tragedy happening to your pet, we’ve compiled the following information about this poisonous algae and what you can do to protect your pets. Read post »
