The K-9 Cart East: A New and Better Dog Cart for Smaller Dogs
October 30, 2009
For the past 45 years, K-9 Cart East has been perfecting their designs on dog carts to give you and your dog the most comfort with a mobility impairing condition. A spinal or other injury that handicaps your older dog should not be the final say on whether they continue walking.
Let K-9 Cart East’s new dog cart, specifically for smaller dogs, be your answer to mobility challenges and allow them to continue enjoying the sights and smells of the outdoors. Read more
Providing the Proper Care for Your Dog After an Injury
October 28, 2009
So your dog has an injury. All dogs hurt themselves, and aging dogs are obviously more frail and therefore may be hurt easier. It could be serious or it could be minor, but no matter how big or small it is, you need to make sure you are providing the proper care so that your dog can heal correctly and get back to being a dog. Nobody likes to see their pet moping in the corner, trying to hide their injury from the world..
Step One: Immediate Attention
Injuries, no matter how trivial they may seem at the time, can get worse if ignored, especially with a dog, who doesn’t know how to take a “sick day” from life. The best course of action is to look into the matter and determine how serious the injury is. Read more
Acupuncture Can Bring Relief to Pain and Stiffness
October 28, 2009
Do not lose hope just yet when your vet tells you that your dog is seriously ill or has terrible arthritis and there is nothing he or she can do about it. Do not believe it when they say there is no relief for the pain and/or stiffness your dog suffers from. Don’t quit till you have tried acupuncture—one of the most successful alternative treatments for this debilitating condition.
What is Acupuncture?
Acupuncture is an ancient Chinese medicine that has been around for about 4000 years. It is a energy-healing method, meaning it works to restore or redirect the flow of energy found in all of our bodies. Read more
In-home Pet Services to Help Your Dog Manage Your Absence
October 28, 2009
So many people say their pets are like children to them. Well, if you were busy on a regular basis or wanted to travel for business or pleasure at some point, what care would you provide for your children?
Most parents hire nannies and baby-sitters to watch and care for their kids when they cannot. Unlike your kids, dogs don’t necessarily get more independent with age. Lucky for you, there are in-home pet services to help and care for your dog while you are away. Read more
What is Available for the Treatment of Dog Arthritis?
October 25, 2009
Arthritis is very common ailment in older dogs. Your dog was probably very active in its younger years, and all the running and jumping eventually takes its toll on their joints. The pain caused by arthritis can be very intense for a dog and the disease is degenerative. This is why the treatment of arthritis is a mixture of pain relief, controlling the spread of the disease and gentle exercise.
Getting a Head Start – Spotting the Symptoms of Arthritis Early
The most obvious symptom of arthritis in ageing dogs is aching hips caused by stiffness in the joints. Stay aware of their behavior so you notice when the animal is suffering discomfort and pain. Remember that arthritis is degenerative and, therefore, the earlier the symptoms are spotted the earlier treatment can begin. Read more
Health for You and Your Dog: Try Losing Weight Together
October 23, 2009
Overweight and obese dogs can develop many other ailments as a result of their obesity, and so can you. As age advances, dogs have similar problems to us in preventing an expanding waistline. A good weight loss program could benefit both of you, and it needn’t be a chore. So why not tackle two problems at once?
Fighting the Fat – Where Do We Go Wrong?
Simply put, we don’t give our older dogs enough exercise because we think they are ‘past it.’ Letting older dogs become too sedentary is just going to store up problems as their age advances. And the same goes for you. At any age, for any living creature, sedentary behavior is a sure path to poor health. Read more
It’s Not a Lost Cause -Cancer Survivors Include Dogs!
October 20, 2009
We attach a guaranteed death sentence to this word because it strikes fear in our hearts, but its important to recognize that the connotations associated with cancer are not necessarily congruent with the reality of the situation. There is actually a relatively high probability of survival if there is early detection and treatment for cancer is applied early.
Fighting Cancer By Being Prepared
Still, cancer is certainly a very serious condition, and the chances of it taking hold increase with age. A visit to a vet should be taken every six months after the age of six – at this point getting dog insurance is crucial, though I stress again, as always, that you should from the first day you have your dog. Early detection is the key! Read more