With October being Pet Wellness Month, we wanted to talk about the signs you can look for that your senior dog is doing well. As a dog owner, it is your responsibility to make sure your dog is healthy physically and psychologically. Since you are with him the most, you are the best qualified to notice any changes in his … Read More
Is Your Senior Dog Going Blind?
As we age, there are physical changes in our bodies including a change in our vision. Although you may have been born with 20/20 vision, you may lose some vision as you age. This same can hold true for dogs. Just like us, dogs can go blind in one or two eyes. Fortunately, most causes of vision loss in dogs … Read More
Does Your Senior Dog Need to Go Back to School Too?
It’s back-to-school time, although this year it is a little different! Many parents had to make the tough decision whether to homeschool their kids or send them to school. We all know that school is important because you’re never too old to learn! Too many dog owners put up with annoying or nuisance behaviors because it is easier to ignore … 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
Does Your Senior Dog Have an Upset Tummy?
When I get a stomach ache, I reach for Saltine crackers and 7up. Maybe even some Pepto Bismol. However, when your senior dog gets an upset tummy, the remedies are not the same. Why do dogs get stomach aches? Usually because they have eaten something they shouldn’t have. Dogs love to eat dirt, bugs and more… they are virtual garbage … Read More
Avoid Costly Vet Bills With Your Senior Dog
Your dog will probably visit the veterinarian many times during his life. There are the annual wellness checks and the routine shots and vaccines. Going to the vet can be very costly, particularly if it is on an emergency basis. According to the American Pet Products Association, Americans spent an estimated $15.92 billion on veterinary care in 2016. If your … Read More
Could Your Senior Dog Have Kennel Cough?
As the holidays approach, many people have to board their dogs. Like a child exposed to all the germs at school, senior dogs can be extremely susceptible to kennel cough. Unlike a child that can cover their mouth when they cough, this is a highly contagious illness for dogs.
Preparing Your Senior Dog to the Vet
Many of us fear going to the doctor or dentist. The office can have an antiseptic smell and we often associate the visit with shots. It’s no different for dogs. Although taking them to the vet is essential for their health and well-being, a visit can be distressing for our canine companions. Not only will they encounter hundreds of new … Read More
Could Your Senior Dog have Heart Worm?
All across America, vets begin testing dogs (and cats) for heart worm in April, which is why April is National Heart Worm Awareness Month. It used to be that heart worm was only prevalent in certain parts of the country. Unfortunately, it has now been detected in all 50 states, with the disease spreading to new regions of the country … Read More
Can You Teach an Old Dog New Tricks?
It is true that as we age, we get more settled in our ways. We often have a certain way of doing things developed over years of experience. It is a myth that you can’t teach an old dog new tricks or that you can’t teach senior citizens new ways of doing things. For instance, research shows that 86% of … Read More