One of the most frequently asked questions we’ve received over the years is how to help dogs live longer lives. Amazingly, when I typed “how to help a dog live longer” into Google to prepare for this post, this was one of the first “people also ask questions:” That’s right, how do I make my dog live forever? In a perfect world, your dog would draw his or her last breath … [Read more...]
How to Keep a Senior Dog Feeling Young
One of the most rewarding aspects of being a human being is sharing life with a dog. This is my story. This is my truth. This is my life. One of the harshest realities in being a dog parent is watching as your once spry and active dog slows down and isn't as spunky or active anymore. Age is just a number. None of us want to be judged by numeric digits, and that includes our … [Read more...]
My Old Dog Book Review and Giveaway
My Old Dog: These are three words that dog moms and dog dads dream of saying about their own dogs. How often have we been told that 40 is the new 20 or that 60 is the new 40? With all of the advances in nutrition, supplementation, veterinary medicine and, of course, the human-canine bond—10 certainly has become the new 5 in the canine world. If we play our cards right, however, … [Read more...]
The Truth About Aging Cats Vs Aging Dogs #HillsPet
One of the hardest parts about being a pet parent is the hard, cold truth that our pets have such short life spans in the grand scheme of things. Aging cats and aging dogs have a special place in our hearts, indeed. As a dog lover of the highest order, I am often in awe at my cat friends who have a cat that lives to a ripe old age of 18, 19, 20, or more. So what is it about … [Read more...]
