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Seniorcanines.com Now Offers Prozyme Pet Formula – 454 gram Jar

Posted by: dkrainwater on: February 18, 2009

Prozyme is a plant derived enzyme food supplement utilizing a proprietary formulation of specially cultured enzymes to hydrolyse starches, proteins and triglycerides and to break down cellulose. Its effectiveness has been scientifically proven. All ingredients are human food grade and generally recognized as safe by the food grade and generally recognized as safe by the [...]

Seniorcanine.com Now Offers 2K9 Leashes

Posted by: dkrainwater on: February 18, 2009

The 2K-9…. Two Dogs, ZERO tangles! The 2K-9 is a revolutionary new product allowing two dogs to be walked simultaneously with one hand without tangles. This is done by utilizing a rotating hub assembly which allows the dog’s leashes to cross but avoids the restrictions imposed by a typical cross lanyard. Imagine having a free [...]

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Canine Cognitive Dysfunction: Is Your Older Dog Suffering is a new book by Don and Kellie Rainwater. This book brings together new information that will help your dog through their golden years healthier and more comfortable than letting nature takes it course.
Whether they are losing their eyesight, house training, or they [...]

Behavior, Seperation Anxiety, and Canine Cognitive Dysfunction

Posted by: dkrainwater on: January 16, 2009

Behavior can be a symptom of Canine Cognitive Dysfunction but it is also a manifestation of several other causes. Of course, the senior dog is going to have some behavior problems and those causes should be looked at before the diagnosis. Some important behavior differentials may include obsessive compulsive disorders. Your dog may be obsessed [...]

Diagnosis of Exclusion: Canine Cognitive Dysfunction

Posted by: dkrainwater on: January 14, 2009

Canine Cognitive Dysfunction is a diagnosis of exclusion which means that it cannot be confirmed in your dog to after death. That means you need to look for other causes that might be linked to your best friend’s issues. Other medical conditions can manifest symptoms that are similar to Canine Cognitive Dysfunction. A tumor or [...]

Hearing Loss and Canine Cognitive Dysfunction

Posted by: dkrainwater on: January 14, 2009

Hearing loss is a natural occurrence of old age. As with humans we loose a little more hearing each year as we get older. This happens to our best friend also. As their hearing slowly goes, the dog will compensate for the loss and adapt behaviors accordingly. With Canine Cognitive Dysfunction the hearing loss can [...]

House Training: Lost with Canine Cognitive Dysfunction

Posted by: dkrainwater on: January 13, 2009

House training may go out the window and is a unpleasant symptom of Canine Cognitive Dysfunction. No matter how well your dog is house trained; there will be accidents if your dog has the disorder. Your dog may simply go outside and forget what they are outside for and come in and suddenly just go. [...]

Disorientation: A Symptom of Canine Cognitive Dysfunction

Posted by: dkrainwater on: January 13, 2009

Canine cognitive dysfunction has many symptoms that can appear all at once or can appear independently. Sometimes these symptoms can just be a manifestation of just old age, but as the symptoms get worse, you can tell that your senior dog needs help. Disorientation is one of the tell-tale signs that your dog could be [...]

Helping Your Veternarian Diagnose Canine Cognitive Dysfunction

Posted by: dkrainwater on: January 13, 2009

If you think your dog suffers from Canine Cognitive Dysfunction, you need to take some notes before you visit the veterinarian. Your dog is excitable or nervous at the vet’s office so you or the vet will not see the signs of the disorder. You need to inform the vet about what the problem actually [...]

Innova Senior PLUS Adult Dry Dog Food (33-lb bag)

Posted by: dkrainwater on: January 1, 2009

Healthy Food for Your Older Active Dog Just because your dog is showing a little gray and doesn’t have pep like before, it doesn’t mean that he can’t continue to lead a healthy, active and long life. With this in mind, Natura Pet Products has once again lived up to our commitment to stay on [...]