MURPHY’S MISSION DEFINES THE PURPOSE AND GOALS OF WALKING DOGGIES
Murphy loved everyone he met and they loved him back. He loved all the dogs he met along the way. He loved his brothers and he loved me. He was… Continue Reading
Browsing Category: CANINE DEMENTIA
HERE ARE SOME WAYS YOU CAN IMPROVE YOUR DOG’S COGNITIVE FUNCTION
Even though your dog’s puppy years are far behind him, his need to play is still strong. Playtime provides senior dogs with mental stimulation, keeps their cognitive skills in tip-top… Continue Reading
MIMICKING THE SYMPTOMS OF CANINE DEMENTIA
On August 13, 2018 Murphy stopped eating. He wouldn’t eat his favorite food or treats and he wouldn’t eat my food. In fact, I don’t think he even recognized food… Continue Reading
COGNITIVE DYSFUNCTION: HELP FOR OLDER DOGS
A friend wrote: “Our dog is behaving strangely. We keep a diary on how his behavior is different than before. He has always been a ‘different dog’ but we feel… Continue Reading
CANINE DEMENTIA: RECOGNIZING THE SYMPTOMS IN YOUR SENIOR DOG
One of the most common questions owners ask veterinarians about their senior dogs is “Can senior dogs get Alzheimer’s?” You may have noticed that your senior dog has started slowing… Continue Reading
THE CARE AND TREATMENT OF DEMENTIA IN SENIOR DOGS
Recognizing Behavioral Changes in Senior Dogs Just like the humans who care for them, dogs are susceptible to numerous age-related issues, which can result in a decline in function. Things… Continue Reading