Comments on: How to Care For Senior Dogs: 11 Tips for What To Expect https://www.k9ofmine.com/how-to-care-for-senior-dogs/ Your Dog Care Resource For a Healthier, Happier Canine! Wed, 15 Feb 2023 11:10:16 +0000 hourly 1 By: Ben Team https://www.k9ofmine.com/how-to-care-for-senior-dogs/#comment-4330967 Wed, 15 Feb 2023 11:10:16 +0000 https://www.k9ofmine.com/?p=1982#comment-4330967 In reply to Pam Kirby.

Hey there, Pam.
We’re so sorry to hear about Floppyblue’s declining health.

But you’re taking the right approach — just try to make his last days, weeks, months, or years the best you probably can!

Incidentally, there are toys for blind dogs you may want to check out. I don’t know how much he still likes to play with toys at his age, but these kinds of toys may make it easier to keep his brain busy.

We’re sending good vibes to you and Floppyblue.

]]> By: Pam Kirby https://www.k9ofmine.com/how-to-care-for-senior-dogs/#comment-4330937 Tue, 14 Feb 2023 23:27:18 +0000 https://www.k9ofmine.com/?p=1982#comment-4330937 Thank you for your article. I have tears in my eyes, my sweet Floppyblue is 13 years old. She has lost his sight and hearing seems like all in the same month. Took him to the dog eye specialist, something he inherited and nothing could be done.
He is strong and in good physical health. Still breaks my heart. I have done everything you made suggestions on except talking to his vet about different food.
I will try and not be sad. Work harder on giving him happy days ahead.
Thanks again for your kind words.

]]> By: Ben Team https://www.k9ofmine.com/how-to-care-for-senior-dogs/#comment-4307347 Mon, 13 Jun 2022 11:31:51 +0000 https://www.k9ofmine.com/?p=1982#comment-4307347 In reply to Roxanne Stern.

Hey, Roxanne. Glad you found the article helpful, and we hope that it provides some guidance for you and your pooch over the coming days, weeks, and months.

]]> By: Roxanne Stern https://www.k9ofmine.com/how-to-care-for-senior-dogs/#comment-4307281 Sun, 12 Jun 2022 14:56:30 +0000 https://www.k9ofmine.com/?p=1982#comment-4307281 My golden retriever is 13 years old and is experiencing muscle atrophy. I love your article and it confirms that I’ve been doing most of the right things… shorter walks, purchased a two handle harness to assist him into/out of the car, and he is on arthritic medicine. My biggest fault is lack of dental hygiene… brushing his teeth is difficult. I should have started when he was a pup, but didn’t.
My advice is to REALLY listen to your dog and observe his/her body language. My dog tells me if he doesn’t want to walk anymore; he just stands in one place and anchors himself to the ground. I always take my cell phone with me on my walks in case an emergency occurs. Another piece of advice, take your time, let your dog sniff and explore & enjoy his walk too.

]]> By: Ben Team https://www.k9ofmine.com/how-to-care-for-senior-dogs/#comment-4307075 Thu, 09 Jun 2022 17:55:03 +0000 https://www.k9ofmine.com/?p=1982#comment-4307075 In reply to Doriene O’Connor.

Glad you found the article helpful, Doriene! Best of luck with your aging sweetie!

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