Summer Activities With Your Pet: 4 Ideas for Senior Dogs

Mar 18, 2022 | Dogs

Did you know that seasonal depression can impact your pets? Believe it or not, your pet can get SAD in the winter like you do! A lack of sunlight and outdoor time both contribute to this decreased energy. The good news, though, is that it’s almost time for...

How do I bring home a new puppy if I have an older dog?

Apr 28, 2021 | Dogs

I think the most important thing I can tell you is that when you have a senior pet and bring home a new puppy it is that you give them the gift of time to acclimate. The first thing to keep in mind is that this is a huge change for your senior dog. They are going from...

Why is a pet’s age not counted in human years?

Apr 28, 2021 | Cats, Dogs

We have covered the topic in the past and how to tell whether or not your pet is a senior in both our previous blog and in our senior pet podcast. The issue with reporting a pet’s age in human years is that it is very difficult to get an accurate age and...

Is it unfair to a senior dog to adopt a new puppy?

Apr 13, 2021 | Dogs

This is a very common question that I get quite often and it is one of the best thing that you can do for a senior dog and that is to get a puppy. Here are a few reasons why: Activity: Often, having a new puppy around the house causes the senior dog to be more active,...

What is a high BUN and how do I lower it in my dog or cat?

Mar 3, 2021 | Cats, Dogs

BUN is a value that shows up on almost all of our routine and non-routine blood panels. It stands for Blood Urea Nitrogen. Urea is a waste product composed of nitrogen and other compounds and it is filtered out by the kidneys. There are a few reasons we can see the...