A senior dog (usually one over 7 years old) requires some adjustments for its care. A senior dog needs foods which are specially formulated for an older dog; such foods may contain glucosamine for arthritis and joint pain and may be slightly higher in calories to help the older dog maintain a comfortable weight. A senior dog still needs play and exercise time, although it’s likely that the play will be less vigorous than it used to be. A daily walk is perhaps the best exercise for a senior dog since its low-impact and helps protect weak and deteriorating joints. Finally, a senior dog needs something more than a cold hard floor or even a rug to sleep on. There are a number of orthopedic dog beds available. These beds are usually about 6 inches thick with egg-crate foam to cushion old joints. Feed your senior dog well, give him some daily activity, and give him a comfy place to sleep; all of these will keep your dog happier for the rest of its life.
Archive for February, 2010
Taking Care of a Senior Dog
Feb 28
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My favorite food has got to be pasta. I don’t eat meat, and I avoid most dairy products. Pasta is a great neutral food that goes with so many things. Top it with broccoli and garlic sautéed in olive oil and it’s one thing. Make a sauce with olives, garlic, and tomatoes (puttanesca), and it’s a whole other thing. The different textures of pasta also creates some great variety; I favor the finer pastas like angel hair. What goes best with pasta? Some red wine. The kind of sauce determines what kind of wine, but I’m a big fan of merlots and zinfandels.
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Family Dysfunctions
Feb 22
If I had to choose one word to describe my family, I think “dysfunctional” says it best. I have two younger siblings, one brother and one sister. My brother is a former alcoholic who has always had difficulty holding a job. My sister has a long history of manic depression/bi-polar syndrome. I’m not exactly a sterling example of mental health myself, having flirted with alcoholism in my youth. My father is beginning to show the signs of dementia as well. My mother is, fortunately for her but not us, no longer with us. She was probably the most rational of all of us, and the loss of her stabilizing influence has left us all spinning slightly out of control.
The best friend of man
Feb 19
Dogs are always considered as best friend of man. There are many things to be considered while selecting a dog. The first thing is that we must have a clear idea about its pedigree. This is very important thing. Always buying a puppy is advisable rather than an adult one. Puppies are and appealing, but they require lots of exercise, training, and supervision. The main benefit of choosing a puppy is that we can train it to a dog what we like. Taking care of a dog is also very important especially puppies always want a close attention. The first thing to be considered is feeding. Most dogs need to be fed once or twice a day depending. Do not overfeed or give them sweets which are very hard for them to digest. Make sure that the water that we given to dogs are fresh and clean. Humans have fantasies and funs of their own then why dogs also take some of the spirit of their owners to wear fine clothes. Dog clothes are common now a day because most of the owners considered them as a symbol of their status. Don’t forget to check out this article on dog clothes and the large dog.