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Helping Old Dogs & The People Who Love
Trainers and vets say you shouldn’t feed your dog people food but more and more I’m convinced they mean don’t feed dogs table scraps or don’t feed them from the table because that leads to begging behavior. My Old English Bulldog, Jes, loves carrots, sweet potatoes and green beans and those are all good [...]
While dog food has been around for a long time, it was only recently that the industry found a new niche in the market to tap into: individuals with old dogs. If you have an old dog yourself, maybe you’ve seen and heard manufacturers claim their old-dog food is best for your senior canine. Well, [...]
When dogs grow older, their bodies go through several age-related changes. Their health and energy levels gradually go down several notches. Their senses, such as sight and smell, are no longer as keen as when they were young spry canines. Also, their metabolism slows down so you need to make adjustments to your furry friend’s [...]
One of the most important aspects in taking care of your old dog is knowing what to feed an old dog. An old dog’s diet, whether it’s right OR wrong, can have significant effects on your canine companion’s health. If your old dog is suddenly showing odd behavior and you’re 100% sure he’s in terrific [...]
Most commercial dog foods provide an adequate amount of fiber for a dog’s diet, but at times a vet will recommend adding fiber to your old dog’s diet. When recommended, here are sources of healthy fiber for dogs, courtesy of Dogington Post. Apples are also very rich in fiber and many other good nutrients, and [...]
Your dog goes through age-related changes as he grows older and one of those changes is nutritional needs. Old-dog nutrition needs are different from a puppy’s needs. The folks at ASPCA recommend adjusting your dog’s diet according to his dynamic nutritional demands. Here are five reasons why a senior diet is important for an old [...]
Obesity in dogs is never a good thing. It becomes even tougher when you’re dealing with obesity in older dogs, what with the multiple health issues these dogs face. If you’ve noticed your old dog leaning more toward the heavy side, it’s time to find out how to beat obesity in old dogs. Here’s what [...]
If your old dog has suddenly transformed from a voracious eater to a picky one, it’s time you sit up and take notice. You’ve seen the physiological changes taking place in your dog as he approaches his twilight years. Your furry pal is obviously nowhere near the robust, active puppy he used to be. Thus, [...]
