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As your dog enters his golden years, you’ll notice that his naps become longer and more frequent. The average dog needs 10 hours of sleep a day, but our senior dogs require even more, and it’s very important that he gets all of it. A lack of sleep can negatively affect a dog’s mood, memory, and concentration. According to Dr. Jennifer Coates at PetMD, “If your dog seems grumpy, forgetful, disoriented, or has difficulty concentrating or performing his usual tasks, sleep depriv

Dogs, as we know, are incredible creatures. They are so incredible, they’re even good at hiding pain. Why do dogs hide pain as much as possible? In the wild, if they were to show signs of pain and weakness, they would be more likely to be ‘picked on’, left behind or attacked. Ever heard of the phrase ‘survival of the fittest’? Not only is survival of the fittest how evolution occurs (those with better genes survive the longest and are able to reproduce…. I won’t let my zoolog

Things to consider: If your dog is having tummy troubles, whether that’s loose stools, vomiting, or gurgling, windy tums, here are some things you will need to look at to find the root cause. Seventy percent of our dog's immunity lies within the gut, so keeping the microbiota strong and healthy is imperative if you want a healthy dog. There are many things that can affect the microbiota, including poor diet, food intolerances, vaccinations, chemical treatments, and environmen

What is periodontal disease? What is the cause, the symptoms and the treatment? Periodontal disease is caused by a bacterial infection in the gums that gets progressively worse if left untreated. It damages the gums, supporting structures of the teeth, and can damage the bone. The symptoms sadly are not always noticeable until the disease is advanced. When bacteria collects along the gum line plaque builds and hardens into calculus (also know as tartar), and this will cause i

Dental problems can pose a serious threat to a dogs health if left untreated.