Enrichment is an essential part of good heath for dogs. But as dogs get older, and less physically capable, how can we help keep our senior dog's brain healthy and delay mental decline?

Here are some simple ways to provide mental stimulation to senior dogs, which can help keep their minds active and engaged.

Nearly 80% of dogs over the age of eight are affected by osteoarthritis, a multifactorial disease causing the joints to deteriorate. Including certain probiotics, omega-3 fatty acids, and antioxidants in your dog’s diet has a significant role in helping prevent excess cartilage damage. We explain why.

Most of us also wish that our dogs will cross the 'rainbow bridge' peacefully in their sleep. Unfortunately, this is rarely the case. 

But when is the right time to say goodbye? In this article we explain:

• A veterinary approved ‘quality of life scale’
• Suggested criteria to help pet parents make tough decisions
• Factors that can influence an owner in deciding when to say goodbye

Did you know dogs are living longer than ever? In fact,

a dog’s lifespan has increased by about 10% between 2002 and 2012. Many age-related issues dogs experience are associated with oxidative stress.

Oxidative stress occurs when there is an imbalance between antioxidants and oxidants in the body. In this article we explain how nutraceuticals for dogs containing antioxidants, minerals, and vitamins with immunomodulatory properties have been shown in many studies to benefit age-related health issues in senior dogs, particularly canine cognitive dysfunction, heart disease, and some forms of cancer.