Grey Muzzle Wellness

Proper diet and weight are important for extending the life of a dog, but weight management can become more difficult as a dog ages. This excerpt from Grey Muzzle's Caring for Your Senior Dog offers some basic feeding advice for senior dogs.

Senior dogs may seem content to sleep the day away. However, while they may not be able to handle a vigorous hike like they used to, older dogs can still engage in regular activities that stimulate their body and mind. Some activities may even prove useful for helping dogs adapt as they age.

Our recent post Keeping Your Senior Dog Active suggested training can improve the physical and mental health of senior dogs and help them adjust to age-related challenges. In this follow-up, we also recommend several articles by expert dog trainer and Grey Muzzle Advisory Board Member Mikkel Becker.

As originally published in the Whole Dog Journal , March 2014. Reprinted with permission. Don’t allow your fear of hurting your dog prevent you from keeping his feet healthy My young Bouvier, Atle, has the triple threat of dog nails: black, stout, and surrounded by lots of hair. Regular nail trimming is not a task I relish, yet the importance of trimming nails can’t be underestimated. Left untended, long nails can splinter or break off, affect your dog’s gait, and cause orthopedic issues and pain. Although ultra-critical for performance dogs, proper foot care is required for the health and...