Category Archives: Seniors

Helping big dogs through their senior years

AGE VS. ATTITUDE AND MOTIVATION

Written 6/20/08 When you go through old age with a Newfoundland, it is enlightening and educational, in a different sense than going through puppyhood with them, but no less enlightening. As with puppyhood, no two are the same. Our old … Continue reading

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THE OLDER THEY GET THE SMARTER THEY GET?

11/19/07 My dogs are fed a home-prepared diet, one that I would benefit from too if I were to follow it.  To ensure that their diet meets their minimum nutritional requirements, some vitamins and minerals are added as supplements, along … Continue reading

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OLDIES

11/9/07 With a 12th birthday in the near future, it hasn’t been surprising that Brit has some trouble getting up or climbing steps.  With the oldies, it can be hard to tell when a change is part of the incremental … Continue reading

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Old Girls and Old Habits

Written 12/5/05 Next week, Brit will be 10. Shelby is also approximately 10. Brit used to be the one who slickly and quickly took the spot in front of the back door in winter. Newfoundlands have a preference for lower … Continue reading

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