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Caring for your Canine

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

10/12/2025

"Blessed is the person who has earned the love of an old dog."

— Sidney Jeanne Seward

08/12/2025

A dog wags its tail with its heart."

— Martin Buxbaum

06/12/2025

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.

04/12/2025

Broccoli and the thyroid

I often hear that people are afraid to give broccoli or other cruciferous vegetables to their dogs because they are afraid that it will affect thyroid function. That is a shame, because this group of plants actually has very valuable nutrients that have been shown to play an important role in preventing and reducing cancer, for example. Fortunately, we need not worry about effects on the thyroid at all! There are two reasons for this: first, cooking vegetables ensures that any anti nutrients are completely destroyed, so if you give vegetables cooked there is nothing to worry about anyway. If broccoli and other cruciferous vegetables are given raw it is usually done in such small quantities - otherwise there can be gastrointestinal problems - that it also does not affect thyroid function. By the way, I don't really recommend feeding vegetables raw, cooked is mostly much easier for our dogs to digest. And then there is nothing to worry about, even dogs with thyroid problems can in most cases get some broccoli added to their menu just fine, with all its health benefits!

02/12/2025

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!

30/11/2025

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/

28/11/2025

"The bond with a true dog is as lasting as the ties of this earth will ever be."

— Konrad Lorenz

26/11/2025

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.

24/11/2025

For my Dutch speaking followers, (coming soon in English):

Yesterday marked the start of my mini-series of podcasts on ‘plant-based dog food – is it possible?’.
Every day for five days, I will be sharing a short podcast in which I explore this topic.

You can find all episodes here (or via the link in my bio): https://www.hondopleeftijd.nl/podcasts-hond-op-leeftijd/, starting with part 1 today.

18/11/2025

"To err is human, to forgive, canine."

— Chomps McGee

16/11/2025

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)

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