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

15/09/2025

Kyna's story -- how a swimming session opened my eyes

I'd like to take you back a few years, when my previous dog, Kyna, was almost 13. She had always been an active dog, a cheerful lady who loved walking in the forest, playing, and -- perhaps most of all -- swimming.

The problem was that I didn't live very close to good swimming water. To go swimming, I had to drive quite a distance, while I had forests right near home. So the reality was that we went to the forest much more often than we went swimming.

When Kyna got older, her hindquarters started getting weaker. Some things didn't go as easily anymore, or not at all. Her cheerfulness decreased. She became quieter, but not in the relaxed way of a dog who's content -- more in the way of a dog who has less joy in life. Of course, I used everything I had available: my own treatments, supplements, and pain medication. This helped to some extent, but I saw her old sparkly way of being less and less often.

Want to know the whole story?
https://www.caringforyourcanine.com/2025/08/21/activities-that-truly-make-your-senior-dog-happy-more-than-enrichment/

13/09/2025

Getting wet...

As I write this, the rain is predicted after a long period of sunny weather - spring in the Netherlands. (Although, quite frankly, I prefer this to temperatures above 30 degrees 😉 )

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.

11/09/2025

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/

09/09/2025

"Dogs leave pawprints on our hearts."

— Onbekend

07/09/2025

Happy to go visit Leida in her office!

05/09/2025

How does your dog sleep?

Although there are differences between human and canine sleeping patterns, there are many similarities in sleep phases. Dogs, like humans, have a distinct REM phase, in which the eyes move rapidly back and forth when the eyelids are closed. You probably have seen it: in dogs it is often accompanied by squeaking, vigorously moving paws, sometimes jerking. Very likely dogs then dream, just like humans in that phase. This is important for processing things that happened during the day.

Researchers have found that dogs almost exclusively have REM sleep while lying stretched out, it happens much less often when they are curled up. Therefore, the conclusion is that it is important for your dog to have a sleeping place where they can lie down, and fully stretch out. Enough sleep, and enough REM sleep, is just as important for dogs as it is for humans!

By the way, when given the choice, dogs appear to prefer to sleep in the company of others, humans or dogs. It has also been shown that dogs get the best quality sleep when they can sleep in familiar company, and when they have choice over where and how they lie down. My current pair definitely chooses to lie with us, and as soon as we get up the bed is taken -in fact usually before that 😉 (no of course that bed is not made yet, the dogs are still in it :-p )

Where do your dogs sleep? And is there a favorite sleeping position?

03/09/2025

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.

01/09/2025

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!

30/08/2025

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)

26/08/2025

Senior Dog Tales – Episode 10: Senior Dog Enrichment vs. True Joy: Finding what your dog loves most

We all know that enrichment is important for dogs. Games, puzzles, scent work — they keep the brain active, give structure to the day, and create that wonderful, satisfied feeling in your dog. This is especially important for senior dogs. It helps keep their minds sharp, prevents boredom, and contributes to their wellbeing.

Listen the podcast here: https://www.caringforyourcanine.com/2025/08/21/senior-dog-tales-episode-10-senior-dog-enrichment-vs-true-joy-finding-what-your-dog-loves-most/

24/08/2025

"Once you have had a wonderful dog, a life without one is a life diminished."

— Dean Koontz

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