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I’d say yes, you may still want the course, but probably not for the reason marketing pages usually imply. If you already have a thoughtful care system for your senior dog, that…
Read the guide: What if I already have a care system for my senior dog, do I still need this course?
I wish this were a simple yes-or-no question, because when a dog starts looking a little too ribby, most of us want one safe thing we can add tonight and feel like…
Read the guide: Will oatmeal help my dog gain weight?
I wish I had understood earlier how much a dog’s first exam is really about building a baseline, not just checking a box. When I look back at Cooper, I think less…
Read the guide: What does the first exam include?
I’ve learned the hard way that dog health questions like this feel a lot less theoretical when you are staring at your own dog and wondering if you are missing something important.…
Read the guide: What signs should I watch for that suggest diagnostic care is needed?
I’ve learned the hard way that dog health questions like this feel a lot less theoretical when you are staring at your own dog and wondering if you are missing something important.…
Read the guide: How long does it take for pets to recover from surgery?
I’ve learned the hard way that dog health questions like this feel a lot less theoretical when you are staring at your own dog and wondering if you are missing something important.…
Read the guide: How often should my pet get vaccinations?
I’ve learned the hard way that dog health questions like this feel a lot less theoretical when you are staring at your own dog and wondering if you are missing something important.…
Read the guide: How do I determine my dog’s ideal weight?
I wish this one were normal aging, but it usually is not. Senior dogs do not typically lose teeth just because they got older. When an adult dog has a loose tooth…
Read the guide: Is it normal for senior dogs to lose teeth?
I keep toothless-dog feeding simple: the best food is whatever your dog can swallow comfortably and that still gives complete daily nutrition. For most dogs, that means canned food, a balanced fresh-food…
Read the guide: What do you feed a toothless dog?
Yes, many dogs can live a long, comfortable life with no teeth. In a lot of cases, they actually feel better after extractions because the painful, infected teeth are finally gone. The…
Read the guide: Can a dog live a long life with no teeth?