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I help keep your aging dog healthy! Online course: Super Senior, "the Gold in the Gray".

05/11/2025

New ones are coming regularly according to our social media. Welcome!

A few facts for you:

💻 Interesting new blogs and podcasts appear regularly on the website. The theme: everything that can be important for your (older) dog.

📝 You can also find on the website the “healthy aging” checklist with 5 things every dog owner should know.

❓You can find all the information about “The gold in gray”; the online academy with all the information for inquisitive owners of gray snouts also on the website!

Because: the first signs that your dog is no longer the youngest can sometimes catch you off guard - suddenly you can't get around the gray around the muzzle, or you see that the eyes take on a somewhat bluish haze. Someone who says of your dog during a walk, “He sure is old, isn't he?” Then shock can strike you. You have a deep emotional bond with your dog, and you want to do everything you can to make sure you still have as much time together as possible, and that that time together is as wonderful as possible. But where should you start? You can go online, but there you'll find a plethora of often conflicting opinions and tips.

Check out our website here https://www.caringforyourcanine.com or via the link in bio!

03/11/2025

Do you want to:

1️⃣ Boost your dog’s immune system and vitality with nutrient-packed superfoods?
2️⃣ Support joint health and reduce inflammation for a healthier dog?
3️⃣ Enhance digestion and improve coat health with natural, safe ingredients?

This E-book is just what you’ve been looking for!

https://www.caringforyourcanine.com/bowl-boosters-the-secret-to-healthier-happier-dogs/

01/11/2025

Your senior deserves the best!

As our dogs get older, just like us humans, they need more care and attention to stay healthy and happy.

We have collected 5 things for you that help your dog.
You can find the download here: https://www.caringforyourcanine.com/senior-dog-checklist/link in bio.

30/10/2025

Slipstream scenting?

Today while walking my dogs, I found myself at a crosswalk across a wide road with some green in the middle. Across the street, another person was walking her dog, which my two dogs looked at with interest. The interest was mutual, and I saw noses go up. I had to wait a while before I could cross, and when I finally could, the other dog was already 100 meters away. But: his scent was clearly still there! Both my dogs put their noses in the air, and it was clear that the dog had left an airborne scent trail in, and my dogs were gathering a lot of information from it.

A client of mine almost had to pay for this "slipstream scenting" with a dislocated arm... She and her insecure dog had to walk past another insecure dog (both dogs were on lead), and both dogs dealt with that uncomfortable situation by pretending the other dog wasn't there - until they had passed each other! My client's – rather large - dog then whipped around to investigate the other dog's scent trail from behind at a safe distance. In doing so, he yanked my client's arm and almost made her fall. Ever since she very consciously takes into account the phenomenon of slipstream scenting - and so do I ;-)

28/10/2025

"Dogs are not our whole life, but they make our lives whole."

— Roger Caras

26/10/2025

This E-book is just what you’ve been looking for!

If you want to make simple, impactful changes to your senior dog’s diet that will improve their health naturally, Bowl Boosters is your go-to guide. This e-book will give you:

👉 Detailed descriptions of each superfood: learn exactly why each of these 10 superfoods is a powerhouse for your dog’s health, from boosting immunity to supporting joint health and digestion.
👉 Easy, practical tips: no complicated recipes or hard-to-find ingredients—just simple, everyday foods that are safe and easy to incorporate into your senior dog’s diet.
👉 Specifically for senior dogs: these superfoods are especially beneficial for aging dogs, helping to reduce inflammation, support mobility, and enhance their overall well-being.
👉 Backed by research and experience: as a passionate advocate for senior dog health, I’ve combined years of experience with scientific research to create a practical and reliable guide.

With Bowl Boosters, you’ll have a practical guide to boost your senior dog's health - naturally, safely, and effectively.

All info: https://www.caringforyourcanine.com/bowl-boosters-the-secret-to-healthier-happier-dogs/ (or link in bio)

24/10/2025

Gentle exercise for senior dogs with low energy

You don’t have to take your senior dog on long hikes to help their mitochondria. In fact, pushing an older dog too hard can be counterproductive. Even gentle, short walks and gentle play sessions can make a significant difference. Physical activity encourages the body to make new mitochondria, and improve the function of the ones already there.

The key is finding the right balance for your individual dog. Walks with plenty of sniffing opportunities are ideal because sniffing is mentally stimulating too, providing both physical and cognitive benefits. Gentle indoor play (always on non slip surfaces) can keep your dog engaged without overtaxing their body. Canine fitness or rehab exercises tailored to older dogs can target specific areas that need support while respecting your dog’s limitations.

Consistency matters more than intensity. Regular, moderate activity signals to your dog’s body that it needs to maintain mitochondrial function, whereas sporadic intense exercise can actually increase oxidative stress and inflammation.

https://www.caringforyourcanine.com/2025/10/07/how-to-support-your-senior-dogs-energy-understanding-mitochondrial-health/

22/10/2025

Fruit!

Did you know that blueberries are one of the top antioxidant foods? Wild blueberries in particular are packed with nutrients that we, as well as our dogs, desperately need.

Antioxidants are substances that help neutralize harmful molecules called free radicals. Free radicals enter the body through for example metabolism, but also through exposure to pollution and so on. Too many free radicals in the body can contribute to serious diseases such as cancer and intestinal problems.

Antioxidants can help prevent or reduce these harmful effects. They also strengthen the immune system and can slow down the aging process.

Most dogs tolerate blueberries well, and many dogs love them. If your dog won’t eat them out of your hand, you can simply add them to his food, mashing them up a bit if necessary.

Pro tip: buy frozen blueberries, which is much cheaper and more practical than fresh blueberries. Your dog won’t notice.

Giving blueberries is just one of the many ways we can use nutrition to support the older dog. In the course we will explore this in detail!

! If your dog suffers from food allergies, or has a serious intestinal condition, please first consult with your veterinarian whether blueberries are okay to give to your dog.

20/10/2025

New followers, welcome!

Let me (re)introduce myself:

Growing up among chickens, rabbits, guinea pigs, and a dog, I can’t even remember when I decided to become a veterinarian, I just knew, from very young age.

I graduated from the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine at Utrecht University in 1987. After experiencing relief from my own chronic back pain through chiropractic treatment, I decided to obtain my international certification as a veterinary chiropractor (IVCA) in 2004 and start my own practice for complementary veterinary medicine. In 2005, I obtained my international certification as a veterinary acupuncturist (IVAS), and over the years, I have added more therapy options, such as (Chinese) herbal therapy, TuiNa massage, essential oils, osteopathy, and many more.

I have always had a soft spot for older dogs, and over the years, I have helped thousands of dogs and their owners make the most out of the second half of life. I have seen the challenges that can arise, both in my patients and in my own dogs with whom I have gone through the process several times myself – I know what it’s like.

My mission and passion is to help people and their dogs have as many beautiful, healthy, and fit years together as possible!

16/10/2025

Getting wet...

I have two labradors who love water. But there is a difference between the water you jump into and the water that comes from above. Water from above is a lot less fun....

For older dogs, getting wet from rain is often more of a problem than for younger dogs. This can be explained in Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine by a decrease in the amount of Qi available. There is then less Qi to keep the body at temperature, and wet cold penetrates deeper more quickly than in younger dogs. Wearing a raincoat is often an excellent option for a somewhat older dog and not an excessive luxury. Smaller dogs get cold faster than larger dogs, so for them, it is even more likely to be an issue.

I have a tip for you: once you towel your dog off at home, warm the towel first. Did you know you can heat a towel in a microwave? Often one minute at about 600 watts is enough. Just be careful that the towel doesn't touch the walls of your microwave, or burn holes can occur. If you don't have a microwave and the heater isn't on, you can wrap the towel around a warm hot water bottle before you leave home. Then you'll have a nice warm towel when you get home. First, towel the worst of the wet off with a regular dry towel, then after-dry with the warmed-up towel.

You counteract wet cold with dry heat, and the dogs are much faster dry this way than with an ordinary dry towel. My dogs love it, even my youngest of now three years.

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