How much water do you drink per day? Health experts tell us we need to drink at least ½ gallon of water per day to replenish our fluids. Because the human body is 60% to 80% water, it’s important to constantly hydrate particularly if you are out in the heat. Dogs too need plenty of water. Although it depends on … Read More
Ten Things Your Senior Dog Wants to Tell You
I talk to my dog all the time and yes, he does talk back. Studies have shown that the average dog knows about 165 words, but mine is much smarter than that! I’m sure yours is too. Wouldn’t you love to know sometimes what your aging dog is thinking? When he gives you “that look”? He is more in tune … Read More
The Advantages to Adopting a Senior Dog
Without a doubt, puppies are adorable. They are so cute, playful, and energetic. If you are visiting an animal shelter, it’s hard to resist their cuddliness just begging to be adopted. However, senior dogs have many advantages over puppies. Generally, a senior dog is considered a dog over the age of seven years-old. They are often overlooked in shelters, seeming … Read More
What To Expect From Your Senior Dog As He Ages
Because there is no Fountain of Youth, your dog ages just like we do. We get older, heavier, slower, and often crankier. These changes happen to your dog as well. Without a doubt, dogs age faster than people. Although conventional wisdom tells us that one human year equals seven dog years, there are too many factors and variations that can … Read More