Needing glasses?
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...
Rebellious or loss of hearing?
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...
Superfoods for health and longevity – part 5
Today is the second-to-last part of my mini-series on superfoods you can add to your dog’s food today, whether you feed kibble, canned, cooked, raw, or a combination. Each food I write about has unique properties that can contribute to better health and a...
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