Needing glasses?
One change that is common in older dogs is age-related cataracts. In this, the lenses in the eyes gradually become somewhat cloudy instead of transparent, as seen in the young dog. We can see this as a slightly bluish haze in our dog’s eyes, especially if the...
Rebellious or loss of hearing?
Not every dog becomes hard of hearing or deaf with age, but it is quite common for hearing to become markedly impaired in later years. Hearing can also sometimes appear variable, leaving us in doubt: if my dog does not respond to my calling, is he defying me, or...
Superfoods for health and longevity – part 6
In the final part of my mini-series on foods for humans that are also very good for dogs, I would like to address unsafe foods and additives for our dogs. Extensive lists of foods supposedly “toxic” for dogs are all over the Internet. When you add up all...
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