playing also helps prevent weight gain as the metabolism slows, and keeps your senior’s brain active, helping to stave off dementia! senior pups can fetch, bounce or swim with this buoyant ball and the bright orange-red color makes it easy to locate during play. if your elderly pooch can no longer run and fetch, the betterball also doubles as a treat toy! the flexible flying disc is made of soft but durable natural rubber to prevent pain or injury. these …

here are our picks for the best toys and games for senior dogs. one of the best is hide-and-seek. if you want to be the one hiding, put your dog in a “stay” and then find a place in the house or yard out of your dog’s sight. once your dog begins to catch on, you can start using farther locations and placing the object out of sight, like behind a piece of furniture or on top of a chair. …

it’s not as if you can sit your doggo down and teach them the importance of oral hygiene. all you need to do is keep your eyes glued to this page and decide which of these chew toys will be the best choice for your pup! however, the design of kong toys make it easy to stuff with a wide variety of different treats and recipes, depending on your dog’s unique tastes and preferences. keep an eye on the condition …

one consequence of this is that pets, along with their owners and veterinarians, are faced with a whole new set of age-related conditions. while it is not as simple as “1 human year = x cat/dog years”, there are calculations that can help put a pet’s age in human terms: a: talk to your veterinarian about how to care for your older pet and be prepared for possible age-related health issues. if your pet is showing any change in behavior …

a small breed dog has the energy to give any large breed dog a run for his bone, but their nutritional needs are specific to them. this one is a well-rounded recipe designed for the special needs of small breed senior dogs. this recipe is designed keeping in mind the high energy levels of small breed dogs. the food is also full of antioxidants, and has a crunchy texture to it that helps remove plaque from your dog’s teeth. the …