Dog health issues inevitably increase as your dog gets older. A large breed dog is often considered senior when he is only 8 or 9 years old while younger dogs usually aren’t considered senior until they are 10 to 12. Regardless, your responsibility to your senior dog increases since it’s up to you to ease the symptoms of old age.
Merrick Beef Fillet Pet Treats Recalled
[merrick] The U. S. Food and Drug Administration is warning consumers not to use Merrick Beef Filet Squares for dogs distributed by Merrick Pet Care with a package date of “Best By 111911” because the product may be contaminated with Salmonella.
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Dog Toys for Separation Anxiety
For our money, nothing beats a Kong Toy stuffed with creamy peanut butter – and then frozen for a few hours. This cold and yummy treat keeps our dog busy for at least an hour.
There are other neat toys out there too, like the Talk to Me Treatball. This plastic ball has has a chip that lets you record something, like “Good Dog Scout!” or “night night”. But! if you have a big dog, a chewer or a puppy – this toy should only be used with supervision – and for Separation Anxiety – no good. Stick with the KONG.
There's an APP for That??
Now you can use your iPhone to train your dog . . .
iPhoneMOFO has released a new powerful application – Dog Training Kits 1.0. This is the right app for dog owners and dog trainers train their dogs, for instance, obedient training, reaction training, potty training, and learning training. This application is all about loving, understanding, and communicating with your puppies/dogs. I
Inside of A Dog – Alexandra Horowitz
Sarasota Dog recommends Inside of A Dog by Alexandra Horowitz. This amazing book helps us to understand not what our dogs are thinking but perhaps how they are thinking. Author Alexandra Horowitz, heads up the Canine Cognition Lab at Barnard College. Her research is unfolded in this new book and reveals how your dog sees you and the world.
Ask Dog Lady – Guest Columnist for Sarasota Dog
Ask Dog Lady
By Monica Collins
Dear Dog Lady,
I got divorced a couple of years ago. My two kids are off living their own lives. I’m home with the dog, which is fine because I love my dog, Scruffy. He’s a great companion. But even you would agree that dogs are no substitute. I can’t imagine that I’ll never be in love again.
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