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Excess weight in older dogs: why it’s more dangerous than you think

door Femke Verbeek | mrt 11, 2025 | Blog

In this blog I would like to talk about a problem that nobody really likes to discuss: dogs carrying extra pounds. Many people don’t realize that a few extra kilos on their dog can cause more damage than they think. Obesity in older dogs isn’t just a...

Senior Dog Tales – Episode 2: Is your senior dog in pain? Signs you might be missing!

door Femke Verbeek | feb 25, 2025 | Podcast

A common misconception I often come across is that senior dogs always slow down and become less active as they age. And that can be true. But very often, when a dog becomes noticeably less active, something else is going on. In this episode, I’m going to talk about...

The hidden pain: why dental care matters for senior dogs

door Femke Verbeek | feb 17, 2025 | Blog

Here in The Netherlands, February marks the “Month of the Mouth” – a time when veterinarians across the country put extra focus on raising awareness about pet dental health. This annual initiative reminds us that our pets’ oral care deserves...

Senior Dog Tales – Episode 1: “When Did Your Dog Become a Senior?”

door Femke Verbeek | feb 10, 2025 | Podcast

Transcript Introduction Welcome to the to the Senior Dog Tales podcast! This podcast is about everything related to living with and caring for an aging dog. I’m Leida Visee, a veterinarian in The Netherlands with more than 30 years of experience. For the last 21...

Senior dog training: the emotional key to success with new equipment

door Femke Verbeek | jan 27, 2025 | Blog

When my client Paula tried to get her 12-year-old Golden Retriever Max into the car for a vet appointment, she thought the new ramp would make things easier. Instead, Max took one look at the unfamiliar object, walked around it, and attempted his usual jump – which...