Essential Senior Dog Supplies

• General old dog care
• Common old dog health problems and illness symptoms
• Common behavioral changes in older dogs
• Herbal supplements for older dog health
As our dogs age, they will most certainly develop aches and pains in their body due to simply wear and tear, or more seriously, arthritis. To give them the best quality of life, certain senior old supplies are indispensable. Let's take a look ...



Senior Dog Supplies - Orthopedic Beds


Dog beds are so important that they should not be considered optional; but are, instead, a necessary piece of equipment for all dogs. The reasons?
• A good comfortable bed with extra joint support and comfort is particularly important for older dogs (as well as for arthritic, or overweight dogs.)
• If an older dog sleeps on furniture (sofa or bed), he can easily sustain injuries having to jump up and down from the furniture.
• Giving your dog a bed means providing him with his own territory, giving him an extra sense of security.
Orthopedic beds are indispensable for aging dogs to support and protect their aged and aching joints, since such beds provide maximum support with medical-grade foam and/or box spring construction.
Here are some good quality orthopedic beds for your aging dog:
Orthopedic Dog Beds
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Senior Dog Supplies - Elevated Dog Bowls

It is painful and difficult for an aging dog with stiff muscles, sore joints, or neck or back problems, to bend over to eat. Older dogs tend to eat less even without pain, so if eating is painful or uncomfortable, they are likely to eat even less, which means they may not get the nutrition they need. If drinking is painful, they can more easily become dehydrated. Using elevated dog bowls will encourage aging dogs, especially those with arthritis, to eat and drink more.
There are other advantages of using elevated dog bowls. If your dog suffers from megaesophagus (a condition in which the esophagus becomes large and flaccid), food cannot move down to the stomach through muscular contractions. Instead, the enlarged and weak esophagus dilates and allows the food to accumulate there, resulting in regurgitation and vomiting. An elevated dog bowl ill allow gravity to help get the food down to the stomach.
Finally, elevated dog bowls can keep feeding areas cleaner by keeping the food and water in the bowls and not on the floor, thus preventing moisture to get under the dishes which in turn prevents molds and bacteria to grow.
You can find some really fancy and stylish elevated dog bowls here:
Elevated Dog Feeders
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Senior Dog Supplies - Ramps / Steps

It is not easy for aging dogs with sore muscles and stiff joints to jump in or out of vehicles. Dog ramps or steps are ideal for arthritic large or small breed dogs to give them a boost up elevated places such as the back of a vehicle.
Here are some sturdy and practical dog steps / ramps:
Dog Steps



Other Senior Dog Supplies

Besides the above essential senior dog supplies, you may want to get some dog diapers if your aging dog is starting to suffer from old dog incontinence.
If your dog cannot go outside to "do his business" due to joint pain, get one of these great "dog toilet" for him: Ugodog
Finally, it may also be a good idea to get a muzzle for your aging dog. Senior dogs may get a little "crotchety" or aggressive as their eyesight and hearing are deterioriating, and as they cannot walk or run away from nuisances as quickly as they want. It may be necessary therefore to put a muzzle on the dog in certain situations to prevent accidents from happening (example, to prevent your old dog from snapping at a young, curious but noisy kid who just wants to play with him!). A safe and comfortable muzzle can be found here.

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