So you’ve decided to adopt another dog — congratulations! At Dog Quality, we believe adoption is a beautiful way to save the life of a dog in need of any age. We also know how exciting it is to bring a new fur baby into the family, but if you already have a senior dog at home, introducing your new pup into the home could take a little more time and patience than you think.
When you bring your dog home for the first time, there are so many exciting things to look forward to. With afternoon walks, play time at the park and evening snuggles to attend to, cleaning up messes like dog diarrhea is likely far from your mind. But while diarrhea might not be pleasant, it can be a common part of a senior dog’s life. You need to be willing to support your pup in sickness and in health.
Even in the winter, walks are essential for your senior dog to get the exercise and stimulation they need. After all, in some areas of the country, avoiding winter walks would mean keeping your dog cooped up for a good portion of the year. Yet, with ice and snow, de-icing chemicals on the ground, low temperatures and dogs with very strong feelings towards the weather, navigating winter with your older dog can be tough.
November is Adopt-a-Senior-Pet month. When you adopt a senior dog, you’re saving a life and giving them a second chance. I’ve personally found it life-changing. Here are some of the things I’ve learned over the years from adopting senior dogs.
This is by far the most difficult post I have ever written because I had to say goodbye to my Milo two days ago after a two month struggle and my h...
It's now been 7 months since my senior pug Lily underwent a 6 hour procedure to repair a disc herniation and to secure 2 plates along her vertebrae...
When it comes to senior dogs even the simplest of surgical procedures can strike fear in the hearts of dog parents because of the risks associated ...
The question of whether or not to get insurance for my dogs was something I personally pondered for many years. Is it worth it? Putting money out e...
Before I had senior dogs the thought of dealing with incontinence never crossed my mind, but when my first dogs started to face challenges in their...
This is a continuation of Lily's journey as we work towards treating her ongoing mobility issues. Lily is my senior pug (11 yrs) who was diagnosed ...
Over the past year my senior pug Lily ( 11 yrs) has been facing some challenges. At first she was walking with her right leg showing signs of stiff...
I am always fascinated by medical research, especially in areas that can aid our senior dogs. One of the most exciting and promising fields of stud...
