Teaching an Old Dog New Tricks Old dogs can (and should!) learn new tricks! As our pups slow physically with age, we may assume that their mental faculties follow suit- but this doesn’t have to be the case. Old dogs need continued mental stimulation, but the...
Is your senior dog getting the best care? Choosing the right vet is key in keeping your senior dog happy and healthy. Whether you currently have a vet or you're looking for a new one, senior dogs need special attention, and as they age, their needs change. For...
Our volunteer, Michelle makes this every week. Ground hamburger or chicken– browned with a bare touch of garlic powder Then rinsed to get out all of the grease Then she puts it in the Food processor with any kind of yummy steamed vegies She dumps the whole...
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Pumpkin Treats for Dogs Recipe Ingredients: ½ cup Natural Peanut Butter, no sugar added 1 cup 100% Pure Pumpkin Puree, canned ½ tsp Cinnamon 1 ¾ cups Oat Flour From Frances: My notes on the ingredients: I use Jif Creamy Peanut Butter. Just be sure the peanut butter...
Are your senior dog’s pearly whites no longer as pearly? Does he or she have bad breath that is worsening over time? Dental disease may be the culprit. This common issue is an important one to consider in all pups especially as they age. If your dog has not had recent...
Keeping your pet safe during cold winter months Just like us, your pet feels the cold, too. Don't think because they're covered in fur, they don't feel it. In many ways, they're more affected than we are. Pets are vulnerable to frostbite and hypothermia just like...
The holidays are fast approaching. Time to hit the road to visit friends and family. Your shopping list is ready to go and your plans are set. Sure, all this trip planning is fun, but it can be stressful, too. And if you think it's stressful…your pet agrees. Whether...
Did you know… your pet’s nutritional needs will change with older age? Decreased caloric needs and increased protein requirements are just some of the changes that can be expected. How can you determine what to feed your senior pet? Here are a few recommendations...
This year, Social Media brought us vivid images of people, places, and pets all scrambling to survive the oncoming path of Hurricane Harvey, Hurricane Irma, and most recently Hurricane Maria. After the fact, the damage to property was extensive. Severe winds had taken...