Turn on any TV or radio, and it won’t be long before a pitch for the latest fad diet, exercise gadget, or weight loss book surges through the speakers. But missing from the over-hyped offers is the most critical ingredient for success-the motivation to stick to the plan. Enter our furry canine friends and the desire to walk with your … Read More
Keeping Your Senior Dog Safe Over Thanksgiving
Can you smell it? The aroma of pumpkin and apple pies, the smell of turkey and stuffing, the laughter of family gathered together. Although Thanksgiving is a great time to give extra love to your dog, it’s not the best time to give him certain foods. Unfortunately, our Thanksgiving feast is riddled with a high sugar and fat content that … Read More
Autumn Tips for Your Senior Dog
The summer is behind us and it’s that time of year when the weather can be quite unpredictable no matter where you live in the country. Your senior dog is probably welcoming the slightly cooler temperatures and a relief from summer’s hot, sticky weather. As with many of the seasons, Help ‘Em Up wants to make sure you and your … Read More
What Your Senior Dog Would Like To Say to You
Too often, senior dogs are the last to be adopted in a shelter. Maybe his pet parent passed away. Or she can’t jog with her owner anymore. Or he needs a little help getting up the stairs. Either way, whether you they young or old, mutt or pure bred, there are some things a senior dog languishing in the shelter … Read More
What Does Your Dog’s Tail Wag Mean?
You are over at your friend’s house and her beautiful labradoodle approaches you wagging its tail. As you go to say hello, you are met with a growl. What happened?
The Help ‘Em Up® Harness Is Ideal for Mobility
As we age, it can get harder to climb up and down the stairs, get up from a chair or bed, and get in and out of cars. Seniors may even need some help temporarily if they are recovering from surgery or have arthritis. The same holds true for dogs. It is difficult for many aging dogs to get around … Read More
Does Your Dog Have Bad Door Manners?
My mother-in-law has a beautiful golden doodle. Everyone comments on her breeding and gorgeous teddy bear fur. That is until they ring the doorbell. She starts ferociously barking like Cujo. But if you try and open the door, one of two things happen: 1) She bolts out into the street; or 2) She jumps all over you, scratching you in … Read More
Be Wary If You’re A Senior Walking a Dog
Walking your dog has many benefits for both you and your dog regardless of your age. It lowers blood pressure, burns calories, increases your cardiac health and reduces your stress levels. In fact, there are so many advantages particularly for seniors that many retirement homes now allow their residents to have dogs. Many doctors even promote the benefits of dogs … Read More
Can You Love Your Dog Too Much?
We all love our dogs. Many people even think of them as their “children”. Developing a loving relationship with your dog based on respect is what all responsible dog owners should be doing. How can you not love your dog? He doesn’t judge you. He is always happy to see you. He doesn’t care what you look like or how … Read More
Some Solutions for your Dog’s Itching
Skin allergies are quite common in dogs. Just like humans, dogs can be allergic to a range of things, from products (shampoos, carpets, insecticides) to environmental factors (pollen, mold) to parasites (ticks and fleas). Anxiety, dry skin and hormonal imbalances can also contribute to your dog’s scratching. Dogs itch and scratch normally, but when it becomes compulsive, it means your … Read More