Aging Dog

It’s a natural impulse: As dog owners watch their canine best friend age, they think about getting a puppy, hoping that the new pup will be influenced by the older dog while softening the inevitable loss. But is that the right step? Supporting an aging dog who’s declining while attending to the demands of a puppy presents unique challenges. Can both be done well at the same time? In this first-of-its-kind guide, senior dog expert Helen St. Pierre and puppy expert Kathy Callahan have come together to help dog lovers answer this question and navigate the terrain with joy and compassion.

She was carried off by law enforcement in a straitjacket. She was committed and institutionalized. She was carted off on a gurney by paramedics over 20 times with 10 visits ending in the ICU (intensive care unit). She lost her husband and caretaker. More than once, she was thought unfixable by society, family and the medical profession. Like Mother, Like Son tells the inspiring story of an ordinary mother and homemaker who overcame mental illness and loss to live her best life. With her indomitable spirit, she faced her end-of-life illnesses with strength, grace and a smile. Experience the ...

In this moving narrative of a group of patient advocates who are revolutionizing the way medical research is conducted, Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter Amy Dockser Marcus shows what happens when a community joins forces with doctors and researchers to try to save children’s lives. Their extraordinary social experiment reveals new pathways for treating disease and conducting research. Science may be forever changed.

Natural Healing for Senior Dogs and Cats: Holistic Remedies for a Happy, Healthy Aging Journey Is your beloved dog or cat entering their golden years? As our furry companions age, they deserve compassionate, thoughtful care to support their health, mobility, and emotional well-being. This comprehensive guide by Dr. Jenna Miles offers a natural, holistic approach to enhancing the quality of life for senior pets. 🌿 Inside this book, you will discover: Practical strategies to recognize the early signs of aging and respond with effective natural remedies. Tips on adjusting nutrition and ...

Have you ever woken up in the middle of the night with sheets soaked, your body in a furnace, and wondered, "What the heck is happening to me?" Are you tired of looking at your reflection in the mirror only to wonder who that exhausted, irritable woman staring back at you really is? You're not alone.

In the glittering heart of Vancouver, inside a lavish hotel, the quest for eternal youth takes a sinister turn. For four individuals, the looming dread of aging becomes an obsession, fueling their desperation for Jeanine Bouchard's revolutionary skin cream – a miraculous concoction promising not only to reverse the ravages of time but to heal any wound. But how far would one go for a second chance at youth? As rivalries intensify, the line between ambition and madness blurs, turning desire into a deadly game. With a stellar ensemble of characters and a twist you won't see coming, this ...

As dogs age, they require specialized care to ensure their health, happiness, and quality of life. Pet Health for Senior Dogs is your comprehensive guide to providing exceptional care for aging dogs, offering expert insights and practical advice to support their golden years. Learn to recognize the signs of aging, including physical and behavioral changes that might signal discomfort or pain. Understanding these cues helps you address issues early and seek appropriate veterinary care for seniors.

Baseball, Hot Dogs, and Leo T. Barnefield takes place in New York City during the late 1970s, where a retired educator struggles to find his place in a world that no longer seems to need him. For decades, he shaped young minds, believing his role was indispensable, but retirement has left him adrift, questioning his purpose. A chance encounter with former student Keith Wilson, now facing a life-threatening illness, forces Leo to rethink his own meaning. With the quiet wisdom of his chess-playing friend Lansky and the unexpected support of literary agent Clara Simpson, he makes a choice that...

At a time when taking charge of your own health care is all the more essential, respected doctor and Andrew Weil protégée Tieraona Low Dog advises on the art and science of healing at home. In this follow-up to Life Is Your Best Medicine, get the how, when, and why of getting better and staying well with homemade remedies that the doctor orders. With the help of an expert in natural healing, herbal medicine, and home remedies, you can take charge of health care.

As your dog ages, his or her bones begin to grow weak, and it is important to give them the required care in the form of the right food and exercise. Your dog’s body will need exercise for proper functioning of his bones and muscles. And it is important to give the dog the right kind of exercise. Your furry friend will need gentle exercises and fun games to keep her happy and enjoy her playtime. Through the course of the book, we intend to discuss a few fun-filled workout routines that might help your dog enjoy his old age.

Dogs are more than pets—they’re family. If you’re a Christian dog lover, this 30-day devotional will help you pray over your dog’s health, happiness, and safety while drawing closer to God through everyday moments together. Pawprints and Prayers is a heartfelt devotional for pet owners who believe dogs are one of God’s sweetest gifts. Whether you’re cuddling on the couch, walking familiar trails, or navigating aging or anxiety, each entry invites you to connect your love for your dog with your faith in Christ. Inside you’ll find: • Scripture-based prayers for your dog’s ...

Vanishing Act - Northwest Cozy Mystery Series, Book Finale When young college student Nicole vanishes without a trace, the police brush it off as another youngster taking a spontaneous break. But a renowned television news anchor senses there's more beneath the surface. Enter Jake and Al, the tireless private investigators, hired to unearth the truth behind the mystery. As they delve deeper, the plot thickens. Nicole's roommates and boyfriend, who should have been frantic with worry, appear eerily unconcerned. The discovery of mysterious texts from an anonymous admirer further muddies the ...

Tassen siempre ha sido perro de un solo hombre. Y desde que murió el Mayor Thorkildsen, se ha visto obligado a entenderse con la anciana viuda de éste. Ambos echan de menos al Mayor y por las noches, frente al resplandor de un buen fuego, se consuelan leyendo sobre la expedición de Roald Amundsen al Polo Sur, que culminó con éxito gracias a las decenas de intrépidos perros de Groenlandia que el aventurero noruego decidió llevar consigo. Cuando el hijo y la nuera del Mayor planean quedarse con la casa, Tassen y la señora Thorkildsen, inspirándose en los audaces perros de Amundsen.

When I hit my mid forties that role became increasingly difficult and there was a surprisingly steep learning curve where I needed to gather a wealth of information about menopause, health and fitness. I took positive action to ensure I felt empowered, educated and above all happy and healthy so that I could continue to grow my business and give the dogs I love everything they deserve.

Self-help books offer solid, beneficial techniques, but they really only work for the young. Award-winning comedy writer Gene Perret reveals that more mature devotees must adjust these techniques, tweak them, alter them, and in some cases, ignore them completely. New Tricks for Old Dogs points out some of the flaws in the self-help philosophy. It tempers the advice with common sense. The battle cry of this volume is do it, but don't overdo it.

Essential Oils for Dogs is the ultimate guidebook to using nature's own medicine to provide natural remedies for your dog, from a young puppy to elderly care. Even if you've never used essential oils for pets before or even used them for yourself or for aromatherapy, this audiobook provides all of the information you need in order to start practicing more natural dog care. Essential oils have a soothing and calming effect on the pet, keeping your four-legged friends happy and healthy.

Part Lovely Bones, part Dogs of Babel, a series of letters tell Angel's story in her own words. Now deceased, the irrepressible golden retriever had been rescued from a shelter at an advanced age and given a second lease on life by author Martin Levin and his caretaker, Paula Drost. Angel's letters about her life and adventures with Levin and Drost evidence their unconditional love for her and impart precious lessons about life she was able to learn along the way because of their intervention.

Delight in intriguing, thought-provoking conversations about ethics, philosophy, and social issues! After Dinner Conversation is a monthly literary magazine publishing short fiction. Each issue features both established writers and up-and-coming authors who contribute fascinating philosophical insights on controversial topics like marriage equality, assisted suicide, the meaning of death, animal rights, and defining your "purpose." It's time to go deep in search of truth! If you love reading imaginative short stories on hot topics that make your brain think deeply but also have you laughing...