A good, comfy bed is essential for senior dogs, as muscle and joint problems are rife when they start to age. A pain-free, restful sleep is very important, as it can improve mobility, lessen pain, and improve their quality of life. In this blog post, we look at what to consider when choosing a bed for your senior pup, what you can do to improve his quality of life at home, and our top recommendations. What to Consider When Choosing a Bed Good...
Whether you adopted a senior dog, or your four-legged friend has grown old with you, it can be tricky to admit when he isn't as energetic or as active as he used to be. Aging is a normal part of life, and at some point, all dogs will get older and become seniors. As our dogs grow into this life stage, their care requirements will begin to change, such as their exercise routine and diet. You may find your dog...
What is a food supplement? A food supplement is used in conjunction with your dog’s regular meals to improve his nutritive balance, usually with a particular function or purpose like helping with anxiety or reduced mobility. Supplements have lots of benefits, and can help with many quality of life issues your dog may be experiencing. It is recommended you give a specific amount of a supplement to your dog each day to ensure a healthy and happy lifestyle. They’re not to be...
What is an Intestinal worm? There are four common types of intestinal worms that infect dogs and cats; roundworms, hookworms, whipworms and tapeworms. There are varying symptoms between each type of worm, as does the way in which pets can be infected. These species of parasite can also be transmitted to humans. Roundworms: Long, white and spaghetti-like, these nasty creatures live in the intestinal tract, but can burrow their way into other bodily tissues and organs. Hookworms Hookworms are shorter than roundworms and possess sharp,...
Aging is a normal part of life, and at some point, all dogs will get older and become seniors. As our dogs grow into this life stage, their care requirements will begin to change, such as their diet and exercise routine. You may find your older dog is walking at a slower pace or is finding it difficult to leap onto the sofa like he once could. All these changes are completely normal, but it’s important to know how to...
What are Ticks? Ticks are greyish-brown, small blood-sucking creepy crawlies. They are egg-shaped and about the size of an apple seed. They can become ‘engorged,’ where they get bigger and darker as they suck blood from its host. Its head is usually found buried beneath the dog’s skin. Ticks can also be found all over your pup’s body, so make sure to give a thorough examination of your dog after you think he has been exposed to one. Not all ticks...
As your dog grows older, it’s important to keep an eye out for any potential health problems or conditions that arise so you can help improve his quality of life. You may notice a general ‘slowing down’, where your dog will experience a decrease in mobility, activity or exercise. It's also common to see an older dog lose some of their senses, like hearing or eyesight. This slower pace, loss of senses as well as a greying coat are all...
Grooming is an essential part of your dog’s health and wellbeing, and is even more critical as they grow older. Often, underlying health conditions your senior pup may be susceptible to can be spotted by investigating the skin and coat. Lumps, bumps, growths and skin irritations can be revealed in a grooming session, either by yourself or by your Professional Groomer. As your canine friend grows older, they tend to experience joint and muscle pain as well as mobility issues that...
Irish pet specialist, Petmania has launched a new range of plant-powered doggy superfoods for pets that want to try the Veganuary challenge and reduce their carbon pawprint. The new plant-based range, ‘ HOWND®’, has launched exclusively in Petmania in Ireland, bringing plant-powered goodness to dogs’ bowls with nutritionally balanced, delicious dinners including hearty quinoa and pumpkin casserole, fragrant papaya, chia and lentil dahl and fresh blueberry and coconut porridge to choose from. Dogs are omnivores and can thrive on a plant-based diet. The...
Just like us, our dogs grow old and with old age, often comes new health and mobility issues. Your once, energetic little puppy may show signs of slowing down, and becoming less playful. You may even notice some grey hair! It’s important to recognise the signs of an aging dog, not only so you can adapt their lifestyle to fit their needs, but to make them as comfortable as possible in their golden years. In this blog post, we’ll talk about what...
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