Do you know what foods your senior pet should avoid during the Holiday season? And which foods are healthful? Heaven at Home’s medical director, Dr. Amy Hoss, teams up with Dr. Kim Barnes to give you great advice on what – and what not – to share with your beloved companion during the holidays. Check […]
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Food Safety for Your Pets During the Holidays
Select Food as Medicine for Canines – Part 2: Balancing Essential Nutrients
In part one of this series, we examined research conducted by the Dog Aging Project that shows promise to extend the lifespan and quality of life of our beloved companion animals. Many pet parents are eager for definitive research on what to feed their pets to maintain optimum health. Evidence is mounting that whole, plant-based […]
Food as Medicine for Canines – Part 1: Slowing Down the Slowing Down
What would we give for extra time with our beloved companion animals before they cross the Rainbow Bridge? What if there was a way from maturity onward to expand not only their lifespan, but their “healthspan” too? The concept of aging well, and longer, is a hot topic that’s enjoying a burst of research activity […]
Long Live Dog: Food for Thought
While there’s no fountain of youth for your beloved Fido or Fida, there is a growing body of research that suggests what you feed (or don’t feed!) your pet has an enormous impact on his or her ability to age gracefully.
Heartbreak: Key Points on DCM & Pet Food
Are you confused by reports that grain-free and exotic dog food ingredients may be causing an increased number of dogs to die prematurely of “DCM” (dilated cardiomyopathy)? The stakes are high in the $30 billion petfood market where boutique producers are pitted against mounting evidence from the FDA. It’s hard for pet parents to cut […]
Video: Improving Mental Stimulation for Your Senior Pet
What: Michelle Van Harn, LVT and hospice nurse at Heaven at Home, explains some of the many ways you can provide enrichment and mental stimulation for your senior dog. Why It Matters: Certain behaviors in dogs were beneficial to their ancestors’ survival, with the most important being finding food. Allowing “free sniffing” during walks and […]
Bo
We adopted Bo when she was 8 years old from a family friend in Ohio. She had so much energy and would run and pull us through the park on her walks. Her favorite place was Hager Park. At the end of the trail was a big swimming hole. She would run all the way […]
Video: Improving Appetite in Senior Pets
What: Michelle Van Harn, LVT and hospice nurse at Heaven at Home, as she walks you through several strategies you can use to encourage a senior dog or cat with a diminished appetite to eat.
Roxy and Gypsy
The bestest puppies a young family could’ve ever asked for. Roxy lived to be 11 years old. Gypsy lived to be 10 years old. We got Roxy at 12 weeks and Gypsy when she was 5 weeks (Roxy was less than a year old). These two grew up as sisters and close bonded. Always with […]
How to Exercise Your Arthritic Senior Dog Safely
As dogs age, it’s common for arthritis to slow them down. But that doesn’t mean your golden oldie has to give up the things they love. With gentle movement, you can help your senior dog feel better and stay active. “Regular, low-impact exercise is essential for arthritic dogs. Exercise has been shown to reduce pain, […]