Arthritis is a common condition in older dogs that can significantly impact their quality of life. This joint disorder can severely hinder your dog’s daily activities and cause a lot of pain. In this blog post, I want to discuss the causes, symptoms,...
In the world of dog enthusiasts, there are a few topics that can cause considerable division. One such topic is nutrition. Recently, I’ve unfortunately witnessed some harsh examples of food shaming. What do I mean by that? This phenomenon occurs when some dog...
Today I’m feeling incredibly grateful. I have those moments fairly often, but today there’s an extra special moment with a golden touch, and it’s all about Jimmy’s walk. Jimmy is a bit of an unlucky fellow who’s also had his share of...
One change that is common in older dogs is age-related cataracts. In this, the lenses in the eyes gradually become somewhat cloudy instead of transparent, as seen in the young dog. We can see this as a slightly bluish haze in our dog’s eyes, especially if the...
Not every dog becomes hard of hearing or deaf with age, but it is quite common for hearing to become markedly impaired in later years. Hearing can also sometimes appear variable, leaving us in doubt: if my dog does not respond to my calling, is he defying me, or...
In the final part of my mini-series on foods for humans that are also very good for dogs, I would like to address unsafe foods and additives for our dogs. Extensive lists of foods supposedly “toxic” for dogs are all over the Internet. When you add up all...