Is your senior dog starting to show signs of cognitive decline? Signs of cognitive decline can be easy to brush off as general aging, but it’s important to recognize them so you can intervene and make a difference in your dog’s quality of life.
Grooming Senior Dogs at Home
Finding a groomer that you trust with your dog is much like finding a hairstylist for yourself. Once you find one you love, you stay with them forever, or until someone moves away. When that situation happens, we find ourselves asking for referrals, reading through Yelp reviews, and going through trial and error. That situation …
Can my senior dog safely get a dental cleaning?
If you are someone who is worried about your senior dog going under for a dental cleaning, you are not alone. Pet parents often put off dental cleanings for their dogs because they are concerned about their dog going under anesthesia. Those concerns grow greater as their dogs become seniors. This is unfortunate because senior dogs …
Understanding deafness in dogs
Is your dog deaf or losing his or her hearing? Deafness in dogs is more common than you may suspect. Hearing is not one of the essential sensory preceptors for dogs. If your dog is deaf or hard of hearing, there are a few things you can do to make life a little easier for …
What is Canine Enrichment?
Canine enrichment activity is a vital tool that enhances the happiness, health, and vitality of your dog. We all know how important it is to take your dog on daily walks or play at the park, but what about engaging your dog’s brain? Dogs get bored too Most dogs sit at home all day while …
Rabies vaccine and medical exemption laws
A bill was recently passed in Delaware, which allows rabies medical exemptions and titer tests in lieu of rabies vaccine for pets. Delaware was the first state to pass this groundbreaking bill that allows titer testing to assist in determining the necessity of the rabies vaccine. The vaccine has long been over administered due to …
Acupressure Benefits for Senior Dogs
Senior dogs benefit greatly from acupressure. Acupressure is a modality of Traditional Chinese Medicine and has been used for over 3,000 years on both animals and humans. When a certain point, called an “acupoint” on a “meridian”, or pathway, is activated through light pressure, chi and blood travel to corresponding organs. This, in turn, helps …
Pet quality of life and hospice care
What are pet quality of life and hospice care? Are you trying to determine life choices for your pet and want a little bit of help figuring out if your pet is suffering too much or if there is something more you can do? Every dog and cat parent comes to a time when they …
Benefits of bone broth for dogs
What are the benefits of bone broth for dogs? Bone broth is loaded with good nutrition and essential minerals for both you and your dog. It’s a perfect supplement to any food; dry or wet, home-prepared, kibble or raw. It’s super easy to make and it freezes nicely in ice cube trays or glass bowls, making …
Chicken Stew for Dogs
Who doesn’t love a nice wholesome chicken stew with all the warmth and yumminess that goes with it? Your dog is certainly no exception. I make this stew about once a month and store extra servings in the freezer. I vary the vegetables from time to time, so feel free to make modifications, but this …
Baking Rainy Day Yin Cookies for Dogs
Rainy days are perfect for making cookies. These Yin Cookies are super easy to make and are great for warming the body and spirit. I modified this recipe from one I learned through the Tallgrass Animal Acupressure Institute. In Traditional Chinese Medicine, everything is about the balance of Yin and Yang. Yin is cooler and …
How to choose the best CBD for your dog
CBD has become a popular supplement for dogs experiencing anxiety or suffering from inflammation caused by many things, including arthritis. What is CBD? Cannabidiol (CBD) is a natural compound found in the hemp plant that is very beneficial to humans and dogs. When CBD enters the body, it activates the endocannabinoid system (ECS), a biological system made …