Recent content by SeniorPetLover

I recently had a senior terrier begin to act odd. She would get stuck behind furniture, pace, circle, push her head into corners, and ignore me when I called her to come in from outside. She wandered around like she was lost. I first attributed it to vision/hearing loss, but during the...

I have had a lot of experience with chronic renal failure. It is the bane of senior dogs. However, I have had very good results by feeding a home cooked diet low in sodium and phosphorus. I do not feed the low protein prescription diets. In fact, I feed moderate protein, but I make sure that...

I'm having the same problem with FrontLine not being effective. I have to have a product that I can buy in bulk...is it only available at the vet's office?

Don't count on me... I am not getting any takers. All of my contacts have the same problem as me; we are all full and we do not have the resources to take in any additional animals until something opens up. Adoptions have dropped and they just are not turning dogs as quickly as they have in...

Zoom- Thanks for the photos...I have forwarded them to someone who is going to send them out to all of her contacts...cross your paws!

I am so sorry for your loss. I know that Hiro is grateful for your bravery. He knows how much you love him. Freeing him from his body was the ultimate act of love. Hiro is running and playing with some great dogs right now. I know that for a fact because I was lucky enough to know some of...

Well, I am guilty of helping the old, the sick and the badly behaved. In fact, those are prerequisites for entry into my sanctuary. When I began volunteering in shelters, I was amazed at how many animals fell through the cracks...dogs that had been dedicated companions for their entire lives...

I am so sorry for your loss. I would bleach (30:1 ratio) all of the runs and let it sit for at least 15 minutes before rinsing. I would also bleach all of the common areas. Make sure all volunteers wash their hands before handling different dogs and be sure to wash door knobs and other things...

I initially went out for the 2 chi's, but I couldn't turn my back on these guys...they were not highly adoptable, so their days were numbered, too. "They are cute! Did you get them from a rescue I assume?" No, they came to a rescue...they were in a animal control facility. "The white...

Here are the guys that I brought back...thought you might like to meet them:

I am back after driving 32 hours round-trip...they are sleeping on a bed on my desk as I type this...I also brought back a senior Jack Russell, a 3 legged Min Pin, and a senior terrier...everyone has settled in and act like they have been here all of their lives. We are going to rest a couple...

Nevermind...it's done...I'm driving to NC...

I can take them if I can find a way to get them here. Can you give me the contact info to see if they are still in need?

I agree with the advice you have been given. I do a lot of work with senior dogs that have various illnesses. There are basically two schools of thought that vets seem to have when treating old dogs...some vets suggest procedures that border on heroics even when they know that a cure is not...

Have any of you ever tried the Back Flower Essence Remedies? Were they effective?