Senior Sunday (10-13-13)

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So many senior dogs are looking for their forever homes. Lets help them out.

 

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King John John (NJ)
Rat terrier
14 years old
This is King John John. He is very sweet, 14 years old, a therapy dog. He walks one mile a day.
http://www.petfinder.com/petdetail/26570443/

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Charlotte

Charlotte (CA)
Boxer
A warm doggie bed and a quiet life is all Charlotte will require.
http://www.petfinder.com/petdetail/20045666/

 

 

 

 

 

annie

Annie (NC)
Bichon frise
Annie is a very sweet girl when she has learned to trust you. She loves the other dogs in her foster home. She has some sight issues which makes her very jumpy. You have to approach her from the front and talk to her before picking her up.
http://www.petfinder.com/petdetail/25586065/

 

 

 

Bruno

Bruno (NY)
Pit bull terrer / boxer mix
9 years old
Mild mannered, mellow, and sweet, Bruno is the perfect pet looking for his forever home.
http://www.petfinder.com/petdetail/23219387/

 

 

 

 

ernie

Ernie (AZ)
Welsh corgi
10 years old
Ernie is the perfect gentleman, loves his red stuffy and a little attention, then back to bed. Ernie will do whatever you ask, kennel, go outside, he just loves to please.
http://www.petfinder.com/petdetail/26825502/

Senior Sunday (3-3-13)

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hermineGAHermine (GA)
dachshund mix
fun, spunky and sweet
http://www.petfinder.com/petdetail/24465935

ladyTX

Lady (TX)
german shepherd mix
loyal and loves people if properly introduced
http://www.petfinder.com/petdetail/12549757

arielFL

Ariel (FL)
pit bull terrier
http://www.petfinder.com/petdetail/25472648

squirtNJ

Squirt (NJ)
maltese mix
loves people and good with dogs
http://www.petfinder.com/petdetail/25119239

Hope these lovely seniors get adopted soon!

Senior Sunday (2-24-13)

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Time to help another set of senior dogs…lets help them get adopted!

francesWY

Frances (WY)
german shepherd mix
gentle and sweet
http://www.petfinder.com/petdetail/24139356

krystalNY

Krystal (NY)
pit bull terrier mix
sweet and quiet
http://www.petfinder.com/petdetail/25046290

tessaNY

Tessa (NY)
poodle australian shepherd mix
mellow and wants to be your couch potato companion
http://www.petfinder.com/petdetail/16701926

quakerVA

Quaker (VA)
pointer pit bull terrier
great with dogs and super sweet
http://www.petfinder.com/petdetail/25335952

doodleVA

Doodle (VA)
poodle
gentle and blind
http://www.petfinder.com/petdetail/25177395

mugsyPA

Mugsy (PA)
beagle mix
patient and eager to please
http://www.petfinder.com/petdetail/25404004

Hope these sweet hearts get loving homes soon!

Senior Sunday (2-17-13)

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Another weekend has passed and more senior dogs need to be adopted.

misscocoCT

Miss Coco (CT)
labrador retriever pit bull mix
loves her walks
http://www.petfinder.com/petdetail/25083526

jaleahGA

Jaleah (GA)
labrador retriever mix
sweet and gentle
http://www.petfinder.com/petdetail/22286686

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Honey (NJ)
bichon frise terrier mix
affectionate and spunky
http://www.petfinder.com/petdetail/21500514

hemingwayCA

Hemingway (CA)
shar pei
lots of love to give
http://www.petfinder.com/petdetail/23846506

grizzVA

Grizz (VA)
Collie golden retriever mix
he is a calm boy
http://www.petfinder.com/petdetail/25319422

waylonKY

Waylon (KY)
beagle
loves to play
http://www.petfinder.com/petdetail/24933464

kaylaOR

Kayla (OR)
border collie
sweet and loving
http://www.petfinder.com/petdetail/25311413

Hope these cuties get adopted soon! They sure deserve a warm bed and a home to call their own.

Senior Sunday (2-10-13)

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A snowy Sunday has passed and here is another set of lovely senior dogs looking to be adopted.

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Jessie (NJ)
labrador retriever mix
playful and loving
http://www.petfinder.com/petdetail/25085630

barneyMI_lifetimewithdogs

Barney (MI)
basset hound beagle mix
http://www.petfinder.com/petdetail/25221177

yogiMS_lifetimewithdogs

Yogi (MS)
chow chow collie mix
friendly
http://www.petfinder.com/petdetail/25244057

chubsOH_lifetimewithdogs

Chubs (OH)
australian shepherd mix
relaxed and smart
http://www.petfinder.com/petdetail/22925795

cooperMI_lifetimewithdogs

Cooper (MI)
labrador retriever shepherd mix
loves to run and play
http://www.petfinder.com/petdetail/23695953

Lets hope they get adopted soon!

Senior Sunday (2/3/13)

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Another set of sweet senior dogs looking to be adopted.

poseyKY

Posey (KY)
Terrier sheep dog mix
she is very sweet and loves being petted
http://www.petfinder.com/petdetail/24999235

3399

3399 (GA)
boxer mix
energetic but shy
http://www.petfinder.com/petdetail/24864693

reddogMO

Red Dog (MO)
german shepherd mix
http://www.petfinder.com/petdetail/24981341

dollyMO

Dolly (MO)
border collie mix
http://www.petfinder.com/petdetail/25243727

willowKY

Willow (KY)
terrier mix
sweet and smart
http://www.petfinder.com/petdetail/25064002

Hope these sweet seniors get adopted soon.

Senior Sunday (1-27-13)

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Lets get these lovely seniors adopted!

grannyAL_seniorsunday_lifetimewithdogs

Granny (AL)
labrador retriever
http://www.petfinder.com/petdetail/25008705

rubyMA_seniorsunday_lifetimewithdogs

Ruby (MA)
hound mix
loves to run and play
http://www.petfinder.com/petdetail/25213966

ladyspudTN_seniorsunday_lifetimewithdogs

Lady Spud (TN)
shepherd mix
sweet and gentle
http://www.petfinder.com/petdetail/24105507

rudyMA_seniorsunday_lifetimewithdogs

Rudy (MA)
chihuahua mix
http://www.petfinder.com/petdetail/25213960

roxieGA_seniorsunday_lifetimewithdogs

Roxie (GA)
pit bull terrier
very sweet
http://www.petfinder.com/petdetail/25203168




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Senior Sunday (1-20-13)

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Another Sunday is here and more seniors needing loving homes.

bruschiFL

Bruschi (FL)
boxer
has good manners and is affectionate
http://www.petfinder.com/petdetail/24948777

noelleAZ

Noelle (AZ)
chihuahua mix
sweet and playful
http://www.petfinder.com/petdetail/21718760

pepperTN

Pepper (TN)
beagle, basset hound mix
good with cats and dogs
http://www.petfinder.com/petdetail/25129293

gerardPA

Gerard (PA)
rottweiler
very affectionate, smart and loves walks
http://www.petfinder.com/petdetail/24928875

harrietOR

Harriet (OR)
terrier mix
sweet as sugar
http://www.petfinder.com/petdetail/25163626

starfireTX

Starfire (TX)
collie mix
loves to run and go to the park
http://www.petfinder.com/petdetail/25064449



Senior Sunday (1-13-13)

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Another Sunday, another group of senior dogs looking to be adopted.

amelia_NJ_senior_sunday_lifetimewithdogsAmelia (NJ)
cane corso mastiff
likes people but not other dogs
http://www.petfinder.com/petdetail/22565814

minnie_NC_senior_sunday_lifetimewithdogsMinnie (NC)
beagle
laid back and loves food
http://www.petfinder.com/petdetail/24856774

polo_fl_senior_sunday_lifetimewithdogsPolo (FL)
american bulldog
loves cats, dogs and kids
http://www.petfinder.com/petdetail/25010097

rudy_PA_senior_sunday_lifetimewithdogsRudy (PA)
shepherd mix
loves everyone he meets
http://www.petfinder.com/petdetail/25014324

otto_CA_senior_sunday_lifetimewithdogsOtto (CA)
labrador retriever mix
http://www.petfinder.com/petdetail/25027666

sandradee_CO_senior_sunday_lifetimewithdogsSandra Dee (CO)
pomeranian
http://www.petfinder.com/petdetail/25103583

pedal_GA_senior_sunday_lifetimewithdogsPedal (GA)
poodle
totally blind but can get around just fine
http://www.petfinder.com/petdetail/18629505

Hope these cuties get adopted soon!

Signs of dementia in old dogs

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Just like humans, dogs can get dementia also. But the veterinary term for it is “canine cognitive dysfunction” aka CCD. Its when the brain slowly declines with memory, recognition, thinking and learned behavior. Unfortunately, its untreatable but just like Alzheimer’s for humans, you can slow the process down. If you know the signs you can help your dog with CCD.  Below are some of the signs to help you recognize CCD in your dog.

1. Separation Anxiety
It can either make some dogs less interested in human contact or make them clingy to their human all day. Some dogs when left alone will urinate and defecate all over the house. Other dogs may become frustrated and start chewing at doors and scratching at windows. When dogs senses start to fail they get nervous and don’t know how to cope alone.
2. Getting lost in the house
When the eyes start to go and they aren’t familiar with where they are, dogs start getting stuck behind furniture or walk into things. I recommend not moving furniture around too much because that can confuse a dog even more. Some dogs just stare aimlessly at walls and objects.

2. Pacing at night
Dogs affected by Alzheimer’s can get their sleeping schedule all turned around. If they sleep too much during the day they end up pacing around the house at night.

3. Non responsive to commands
Not only is this caused by dog dementia it is also a sign of loss of hearing. Since that is common in many older dogs. Its important to keep commands fresh in your dogs head so practice them often so your dog doesn’t forget them too fast.

4. Reduced drinking & eating
Senior dogs can forget to eat or drink since their brain isnt functioning like it use to. So, it is important to remind by either talking to them or putting a bowl in front of them. But if their is a lack of interest in food it is important to take your dog to the vet to rule out any other health issue he may have. Remember, lack of water can cause a dog to dehydrate so try to make sure your dog drink some water once in awhile.

What can you do to help your dog with dementia?
Like I said above, sadly there is no treatment but there are some helpful solutions to slow down the process of CCD. There are certain senior dog foods and herbs that can help dogs if they have CCD. The best thing to do is ask your vet for advice. Always remember, the closest thing to a cure for dog dementia is unconditional love.