![]() Senior dogs are more sensitive to cold weather due to age-related changes, such as thinner coats, reduced circulation, arthritis, and weaker immune systems. Keeping them safe and comfortable during colder months requires extra care. Here are some tips to help!
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![]() As our furry companions grow older, they, like humans, experience a range of age-related changes that can affect their mobility, comfort, and overall quality of life. Rehabilitation, which encompasses various therapeutic exercises and treatments, plays a crucial role in ensuring that senior dogs continue to enjoy their golden years to the fullest. ![]() It has become more acceptable and common to see the use of wheelchairs for dogs facing mobility challenges. Just like humans, dogs can experience conditions that hinder their ability to walk or run. Fortunately, with the creation of canine wheelchairs, these challenges are met with a wonderful resource. ![]() Who doesn’t love a good massage? Not only are they enjoyable but they help reduce stress, elevate pain and muscle soreness. Sports massage is a specialized kind of massage which is often overlooked. If a human athlete is going to compete, they warm up and stretch. Afterwards they go for a walk and stretch again. But often agility (or working) dogs are rushed in preparation and then put back into their kennel once they are done (and not with ill intent). That is just how it has been done. So how does massage help? |
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January 2025
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