What is the HHHHHMM Quality of Life Scale for Senior Dogs?
As our dogs age, it’s essential to consider their quality of life. The HHHHHMM Quality of Life Scale is an excellent tool for evaluating how your senior dog is doing. This article will introduce you to the scale and explain how you can use it to help make decisions about your dog’s care. What is […]
8 Brain Games That Help Keep Your Senior Dog’s Mind Sharp
Keeping a senior dog’s mind stimulated can be a little tricky. After all, these older pups aren’t too enthusiastic about learning new things. So many owners wonder how they can keep these senior dogs engaged in their advanced age. But these owners will no longer have to wonder as I’ll show you several games to […]
Cognitive Dysfunction Syndrome in Senior Dogs: What You Need to Know
Cognitive dysfunction syndrome has become a boogieman for dog owners. In fact, it’s among the last terms anyone wants to hear at a scheduled vet visit. But it’s a relatively common occurrence, so senior dog owners need to be aware of this condition and all that comes with it. So I decided to create a […]
How Holistic Therapies Can Help Senior Dogs
As our dogs get older, it is not uncommon for age-related conditions to pop up. From osteoarthritis to cognitive impairment to kidney disease, our senior companions can develop a wide variety of health problems—just like people. Yet, while aging is inevitable, it doesn’t have to sentence your pet to a life of pain and discomfort. […]
10 Ways to Exercise Your Senior Dog (and Why You Should)
Just because your dog has gotten gray in the muzzle doesn’t mean your pup is ready to retire from being active. Old dogs need exercise, too. In fact, it might be even more important to exercise your senior dog to get the most out of his golden years. “Exercise for senior dogs is important to […]