This is not new news, but it helps to remind us that senior dogs need special care. The American Kennel Club offers some great tips on how to keep our old girls and boys on top of their game. With improved diet and veterinary care, dogs are now able to live longer than ever before. […]
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Cruise Tails, the company making the first dog-encouraged cruise a reality, has announced that they will be welcoming a Florida-based veterinary clinic on their inaugural cruise to work in their official on-board vet clinic. Dr. Brooke Certa, DVM and CEO of Coastal Animal Clinic, Dr. Nia Rametta, DV and Associate Veterinarian, and their team will
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Thank you, Dina Fantegrossi! According to the National Sleep Foundation, dogs spend 50% of their day sleeping, 30% lounging around, and just 20% being active. As they enter their senior years, they require even more rest to be at their best. With so much time spent lying down, a sturdy, supportive bed is essential for reducing
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Whether you’ve had your best friend since they were a pup, or rescued them as a senior dog, the joys of seeing them grow older with you in a safe loving home is a journey that will be filled with lots of love, along with a few manageable challenges. What constitutes a senior dog? Well,
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Here at Good Old Doggie, we love our senior pets. That’s why we are excited to celebrate and support Adopt A Senior Pet Month once again this year. Adopt a Senior Pet Founded by the ASPCA and petfinder.com, November is designated as a time to raise awareness of senior pets as quality, loving, and loyal
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I stumbled upon this outstanding article; it’s actually an excerpt from Simon Garfield’s book, Dog’s Best Friend: A Brief History of an Unbreakable Bond. Who’s a good boy? Our centuries-old love of dogs has never been stronger. So what does a study of ‘man’s best friend’ say about us? Why is he here? Why is
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Our first “child,” an English Springer Spaniel named Teagan, was just two and a half years old when we had her put to sleep. It was one of the worst days of my life. She was a beautiful, enthusiastic, and affectionate dog. But shortly after she was a year old, she began exhibiting hostile behavior…
How to Calculate Dog Years to Human Years Did you know? Since the 1950’s, the popular calculation of how old a dog was in “human years” has always been one dog year is equivalent to seven human years. Even though this formula has been around for a very long time, it’s still not cut-and-dried. How
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Doggie Games to Play Part 2 of 2 in the series If you’ve read Doggie Games to Play Part 1, you know I was having a senior moment and got a little off track. But I’m allowed a little leeway, as I’m your Senior Editorial Director. Okay, now back to my list of games for
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Doggie Games to Play Part 1 of 2 in the series Here are a few fun ways for entertaining your older dog. No purchase required! Just gather some household items and follow these tips, and you and your dog will enjoy some pure tail-wagging fun. 1) Box Puzzles Here’s an excellent way to use some
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So, you bring me this puppy – she kisses my face, devours the cookies I offer, and our friendship starts. Several visits later, he starts to learn where all the cookie jars are in the clinic, and that lady in the white coat, well she’s okay… Fast forward many visits later, now I am in
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Summer Fun for Your Senior Doggie Part 2 of 2 in the series Just like senior humans, living an active lifestyle with your senior pup is paramount. Go for a swim. Swimming is good for all dogs, but especially for older ones. The benefits for older people and older dogs are pretty much the same. It’s
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