Behavioral changes in senior dogs: recognition, explanation, and tips It often seems to happen suddenly. Your older dog no longer wants to walk the usual route. Or he keeps standing when you ask him to sit. Maybe he responds more slowly to your voice, or seems to have...

When our dogs reach "senior" status, we're often advised to switch to special senior dog food. At first glance, this seems perfectly logical: older dog, senior food. But is this actually the best advice for every older dog? In this blog, I want to challenge this...

In this blog I would like to talk about a problem that nobody really likes to discuss: dogs carrying extra pounds. Many people don't realize that a few extra kilos on their dog can cause more damage than they think. Obesity in older dogs isn't just a matter of a...

Here in The Netherlands, February marks the "Month of the Mouth" - a time when veterinarians across the country put extra focus on raising awareness about pet dental health. This annual initiative reminds us that our pets' oral care deserves year-round attention,...

When my client Paula tried to get her 12-year-old Golden Retriever Max into the car for a vet appointment, she thought the new ramp would make things easier. Instead, Max took one look at the unfamiliar object, walked around it, and attempted his usual jump – which...

We are seeing an explosion in the use of artificial intelligence, and people are finding new and innovative ways to incorporate it into their daily lives. AI helps us navigate traffic, organize schedules, and even chat with virtual assistants. Recently, however, I...

It’s that time of year again: December, with all the festivities—and the fireworks and loud bangs that come with it (here in The Netherlands at least). For many dogs, this is unfortunately not a time of celebration but a period filled with fear and anxiety. A question...

The Christmas season is a time of warmth, joy, and togetherness—or at least, that’s how it should be. For many of us, this festive time comes with changes to our routines: we cook and eat differently, welcome visitors, or visit others. These changes, though exciting,...

In my blog about adjusting exercise for older dogs, I mentioned that older dogs suffer from dehydration more quickly than younger dogs. In this blog I would like to dig into that concept a little further. Hydration is something many owners never really think about,...