Your Pet's Perspective

How Your Dog Would Choose Their Veterinarian

by Rachel Baker December 13, 2019

Most likely your pet cannot talk so, how do you choose a vet that is best for your pet when there are so many to choose from?

That's what we do here. We approach issues from the pet's perspective to help humans make decisions that are best for their pets. In this article I share with you some considerations to help you choose a veterinarian where your pet will be comfortable and cared for.

Posted in Animal health, dog, dog health, Dog wellness, dogs, happy pet, naturalpet, pet health, Pet wellness, pets, puppy, seniorpet, vetrecommended

The Best Piece of Advice for a New Dog or Puppy

by Rachel Baker December 11, 2019

If you asked me what one piece of advice I would share with someone bringing home a new puppy or dog, what would it be?" This is it.

This one piece of advice will allow you to have flexibility in your schedule and make for a calmer, happier pup.

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Should you get another dog? Senior Edition

by Rachel Baker November 25, 2019

Dogs are social animals and most would be positively impacted by having a companion of the same species. However, every case should be looked at individually. There is more to consider with seniors. Use the following questions to help you weigh the pros and cons.

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Senior Dog Fall Prevention & Simple Safety Tips

by Rachel Baker November 19, 2019

Instability will likely play a role in your senior dog's life. Your dog may struggle with strength and balance. In this post, I share some wisdom on how you can make things easier and safer for your companion.

Posted in Animal health, arthritis, dog, dog health, dog training, Dog wellness, dogdementia, dogs, greymuzzle, naturalpet, orthopedic, orthopedicdogbed, pet health, Pet wellness, pets, rescue, senior, seniorpet, vetrecommended

10 Things to Consider When Adopting a Senior Dog

by Rachel Baker November 09, 2019

Adopting a senior dog is rewarding beyond measure, but, it can also be tough to navigate. These tips will help you decide if it is right for you and they will help you when you are caring for a senior dog in your home.

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5 Easy Ways To Improve Your Pet's Wellness

by Rachel Baker October 03, 2019

As humans, we have to use our best guess as to what a sense of well-being is to our pets. Luckily we can use something called the dimensions of wellness to start to get a better understanding. After each one you’ll find my corresponding tip to begin improving your pet’s sense of well-being in a matter of minutes.

Posted in Animal health, dog health, Dog wellness, National pet wellness month, pet health, Pet wellness

Time To Take On Ticks

by Rachel Baker June 03, 2019

Taking on ticks is an important topic. Most of the prevention that is recommended are substances I choose not to use on my dog or myself. Luckily, my approach to preventing bites is pretty simple.

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