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Caring for your Canine I help keep your aging dog healthy! Online course: Super Senior, "the Gold in the Gray".

29/04/2025

I'm a massive fan of cooling coats! They make a real difference for your dog in hot temperatures, as we are experiencing currently in The Netherlands. If you've never tried a cooling coat, I highly recommend giving it a go - your dog will be grateful.

Not only for older dogs who struggle with temperature regulation but also for younger ones. Fortunately, more and more types and styles are available in the market so that you can find a good fit for almost every breed. Comfort is essential, as there are so many different body types. Choose a cooling coat that fits perfectly, ensuring your dog stays comfortable and cool even on the hottest days.

If you use one, please share a picture of your dog sporting its coat!

27/04/2025

"Loving an old dog teaches us to give back to those who have given us so much."

– Anonymous

25/04/2025

Your senior deserves the best!

As our dogs get older, just like us humans, they need more care and attention to stay healthy and happy.

We have collected 5 things for you that help your dog.
You can find the download here: https://www.caringforyourcanine.com/senior-dog-checklist/link in bio.

23/04/2025

Senior dog? That doesn’t mean ‘less joy’!

Living with an older dog doesn’t mean everything becomes less. It means things become different.

Maybe running has turned into sniffing walks. Maybe wild games have been replaced by relaxing massages. But that doesn’t mean your dog enjoys life any less.

In my podcast episode, I talk about the special bond you build with a senior dog and how you can find new ways to enjoy life together.

🎧 Listen here: https://www.caringforyourcanine.com/2025/02/10/senior-dog-tales-episode-1-when-did-your-dog-become-a-senior/

What’s a small moment with your senior dog that you truly cherish? Share it below! 👇

20/04/2025

"An old dog knows all your faults and loves you anyway."

– Anonymous

18/04/2025

Even now with this Easter season with all the (hidden) Easter eggs, it is important to pay attention again if the dogs also help search.

Superfoods for health and longevity – part 6

In the final part of my mini-series on foods for humans that are also very good for dogs, I would like to address unsafe foods and additives for our dogs.

https://www.caringforyourcanine.com/2024/02/08/superfoods-for-health-and-longevity-part-6/

16/04/2025

This E-book is just what you’ve been looking for!

If you want to make simple, impactful changes to your senior dog’s diet that will improve their health naturally, Bowl Boosters is your go-to guide. This e-book will give you:

👉 Detailed descriptions of each superfood: learn exactly why each of these 10 superfoods is a powerhouse for your dog’s health, from boosting immunity to supporting joint health and digestion.
👉 Easy, practical tips: no complicated recipes or hard-to-find ingredients—just simple, everyday foods that are safe and easy to incorporate into your senior dog’s diet.
👉 Specifically for senior dogs: these superfoods are especially beneficial for aging dogs, helping to reduce inflammation, support mobility, and enhance their overall well-being.
👉 Backed by research and experience: as a passionate advocate for senior dog health, I’ve combined years of experience with scientific research to create a practical and reliable guide.

With Bowl Boosters, you’ll have a practical guide to boost your senior dog's health - naturally, safely, and effectively.

All info: https://www.caringforyourcanine.com/bowl-boosters-the-secret-to-healthier-happier-dogs/ (or link in bio)

14/04/2025

New Blog!

Help, My Dog is Becoming Stubborn!

What do we actually mean by ‘stubborn behavior’?

What many people experience as ‘stubborn’ is actually often a form of communication. Behavior that deviates from what we’re used to stands out. And if your dog used to walk along happily and now keeps stopping, it quickly seems like he simply no longer ‘wants to’. But what if he’s trying to tell you something? Think of behaviors like no longer wanting to sit on cue, wanting to go a different route during walks, responding more slowly to your voice or gestures, seeking new sleeping places, or no longer wanting to eat from the food bowl. These aren’t signs of stubbornness, but signals that indicate changing needs.

12/04/2025

Broccoli and the thyroid

I often hear that people are afraid to give broccoli or other cruciferous vegetables to their dogs because they are afraid that it will affect thyroid function. That is a shame, because this group of plants actually has very valuable nutrients that have been shown to play an important role in preventing and reducing cancer, for example. Fortunately, we need not worry about effects on the thyroid at all! There are two reasons for this: first, cooking vegetables ensures that any anti nutrients are completely destroyed, so if you give vegetables cooked there is nothing to worry about anyway. If broccoli and other cruciferous vegetables are given raw it is usually done in such small quantities - otherwise there can be gastrointestinal problems - that it also does not affect thyroid function. By the way, I don't really recommend feeding vegetables raw, cooked is mostly much easier for our dogs to digest. And then there is nothing to worry about, even dogs with thyroid problems can in most cases get some broccoli added to their menu just fine, with all its health benefits!

10/04/2025

New podcast!

Senior Dog Tales – Episode 5: Help! My senior dog is getting stubborn!

Behavioral changes in senior dogs: recognition, explanation, and tips

It often seems to happen suddenly. Your older dog no longer wants to walk the usual route. Or he keeps standing when you ask him to sit. Maybe he responds more slowly to your voice, or seems to have suddenly forgotten cues he’s known for years. And then you might think: “Is he just becoming a bit stubborn in his old age?”

That thought is very understandable, and also very familiar to many people with an aging dog. But the truth is: behind that ‘stubbornness’ usually lies something else. In this blog, we’ll look at the real reasons behind changing behavior in older dogs — and how you, as an owner, can best deal with it.

https://www.caringforyourcanine.com/2025/04/07/senior-dog-tales-episode-5-help-my-senior-dog-is-getting-stubborn/

06/04/2025

"Senior dogs have a beauty that shines from within."

– Anonymous

04/04/2025

Do you want to:

1️⃣ Boost your dog’s immune system and vitality with nutrient-packed superfoods?
2️⃣ Support joint health and reduce inflammation for a healthier dog?
3️⃣ Enhance digestion and improve coat health with natural, safe ingredients?

This E-book is just what you’ve been looking for!

https://www.caringforyourcanine.com/bowl-boosters-the-secret-to-healthier-happier-dogs/

02/04/2025

New followers, welcome!

Let me (re)introduce myself:

Growing up among chickens, rabbits, guinea pigs, and a dog, I can’t even remember when I decided to become a veterinarian, I just knew, from very young age.

I graduated from the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine at Utrecht University in 1987. After experiencing relief from my own chronic back pain through chiropractic treatment, I decided to obtain my international certification as a veterinary chiropractor (IVCA) in 2004 and start my own practice for complementary veterinary medicine. In 2005, I obtained my international certification as a veterinary acupuncturist (IVAS), and over the years, I have added more therapy options, such as (Chinese) herbal therapy, TuiNa massage, essential oils, osteopathy, and many more.

I have always had a soft spot for older dogs, and over the years, I have helped thousands of dogs and their owners make the most out of the second half of life. I have seen the challenges that can arise, both in my patients and in my own dogs with whom I have gone through the process several times myself – I know what it’s like.

My mission and passion is to help people and their dogs have as many beautiful, healthy, and fit years together as possible!

Adres

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