Helping them live happier, healthier and longer lives
Dementia In DogsPosted by charlene on March 31, 2009
People often ask me if dogs get senile like their human counterparts.In a word, yes! Pets are living longer, thanks to better nutrition and medical advances. I have had several dogs who have developed dementia,or CCD(canine cognitive disorder.) It resembles Alzheimer’s disease in humans. Jon Bowen, a veterinarian at the Royal Veterinary College in England [...]
Old FriendsPosted by charlene on March 1, 2009
I have a special place in my heart for older pets. They have a wisdom and grace to them that only comes from living with and loving their human counterparts for many years, growing and changing together. This poem speaks of the joys of a long term relationship between a man and his old friend.
Old Friends
Their [...]
Old Dogs, New ThoughtsPosted by charlene on February 14, 2009
I was thrilled to see stump, the 10 year old Sussex Spaniel win Best In Show at the Westminster kennel Club Show Tues. night. Watching The Garden(it is held in Madison Square Garden, always brings a lump to my throat because Desi won the breed there for Bearded Collies 10 years ago. What I loved [...]
Just when you think all is well….Posted by charlene on January 18, 2009
I have just been thoroughly enjoying Desi’s good health every day of late. However when I was petting him yesterday, my fingers felt a soft lump or swelling on his left side. I could feel my heart stop, then my fingers felt the lump again, it was no mistake. I tried to keep myself calm, but at [...]
Another Year For DesiPosted by charlene on January 4, 2009
Last year was an unusual year for all of us, but somehow I feel differently about the New Year. I have surmounted some health(foot) challenges, but I truly feel that I have rounded the corner. I feel that Desi is in a really good place right now, we treasure every day with him. The word [...]
Christmas Besssings for DesiPosted by charlene on December 5, 2008
My wonderful vet gives a free birthday bath to the pets he cares for which I appreciate more than you can ever know. Desi is too old to go to a groomer that would want him there around 8, keep him in a cage until he was ready for his bath, bathe him, dry him [...]
Making ChoicesPosted by charlene on October 30, 2008
I really thought that when I retired from education, my days would be defined by leisurely lunches with my friends or with my husband, traveling and just being a lady of leisure. Boy, was I wrong! Because of Desi and his guidance, I was able to start a second career that allows me to make [...]
Top Ten Reasons To Adopt An Older DogPosted by charlene on October 27, 2008
On the nightly network news, I heard another sad story regarding pets left behind in our national foreclosure disaster. As you know, shelter are overflowing with unwanted pets and some hard decisions are being made regarding who stays and who will be “put to sleep.” Before you go to adopt a younger, more lively pet, [...]
Update with DesiPosted by charlene on October 16, 2008
I talked to Desi’s vet about his restlessness during the day and wanting his dinner at 1 pm! I am wondering if feeding him 3x’s daily would help him manage his confused state re. meals. I would not give him any more; I would take his daily ration and divide it into 3 meals a [...]
Adopting Older DogsPosted by charlene on
We all end with senior pets through many avenues.Some come to us as puppies, some a bit older, but the ones that pull at my heart are the older pets who end up in shelters. You’ve heard the grim statistics about the small percentage that are ever adopted, I won’t go onto that today, but [...]
