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Caring for your Canine

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

31/12/2025

Caring for your Canine wishes you and your dogs a Happy New Year!

29/12/2025

Fireworks anxiety in dogs: how to comfort and calm your dog

It’s that time of year again: December, with all the festivities—and the fireworks and loud bangs that come with it (here in The Netherlands at least). For many dogs, this is unfortunately not a time of celebration but a period filled with fear and anxiety. A question I often get around this time is: “Can you comfort a scared dog, or will it make things worse?” The short answer is: yes, absolutely do comfort your dog!

Read the whole blog here:
https://www.caringforyourcanine.com/2025/12/29/fireworks-anxiety-in-dogs-how-to-comfort-and-calm-your-dog/ (or link in bio)

27/12/2025

New ones are coming regularly according to our social media. Welcome!

A few facts for you:

💻 Interesting new blogs and podcasts appear regularly on the website. The theme: everything that can be important for your (older) dog.

📝 You can also find on the website the “healthy aging” checklist with 5 things every dog owner should know.

❓You can find all the information about “The gold in gray”; the online academy with all the information for inquisitive owners of gray snouts also on the website!

Because: the first signs that your dog is no longer the youngest can sometimes catch you off guard - suddenly you can't get around the gray around the muzzle, or you see that the eyes take on a somewhat bluish haze. Someone who says of your dog during a walk, “He sure is old, isn't he?” Then shock can strike you. You have a deep emotional bond with your dog, and you want to do everything you can to make sure you still have as much time together as possible, and that that time together is as wonderful as possible. But where should you start? You can go online, but there you'll find a plethora of often conflicting opinions and tips.

Check out our website here https://www.caringforyourcanine.com or via the link in bio!

25/12/2025

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/

23/12/2025

Caring for your Canine wishes you and your dogs a wonderful Christmas!

21/12/2025

Dogs are wise. They crawl away into a quiet corner and lick their wounds and do not rejoin the world until they are whole once more."

— Agatha Christie

19/12/2025

How to have a calm and safe Christmas with your dog

The Christmas season is a time of warmth, joy, and togetherness—or at least, that’s how it should be. For many of us, this festive time comes with changes to our routines: we cook and eat differently, welcome visitors, or visit others. These changes, though exciting, can also be overwhelming—for both you and your dog.

During the holidays, stress can build up faster than usual. This doesn’t only mean “bad” stress; positive experiences can also contribute to elevated stress levels. For example, the excitement of new activities or extra treats can throw your dog’s nervous system out of balance.

So how do you ensure your dog stays safe, calm, and happy during this festive season? Here are some essential tips to navigate Christmas with your furry friend.

Read the whole blog here: https://www.caringforyourcanine.com/2025/12/19/how-to-have-a-calm-and-safe-christmas-with-your-dog/ or check link in bio.

16/12/2025

Fruit!

Did you know that blueberries are one of the top antioxidant foods? Wild blueberries in particular are packed with nutrients that we, as well as our dogs, desperately need.

Antioxidants are substances that help neutralize harmful molecules called free radicals. Free radicals enter the body through for example metabolism, but also through exposure to pollution and so on. Too many free radicals in the body can contribute to serious diseases such as cancer and intestinal problems.

Antioxidants can help prevent or reduce these harmful effects. They also strengthen the immune system and can slow down the aging process.

Most dogs tolerate blueberries well, and many dogs love them. If your dog won’t eat them out of your hand, you can simply add them to his food, mashing them up a bit if necessary.

Pro tip: buy frozen blueberries, which is much cheaper and more practical than fresh blueberries. Your dog won’t notice.

Giving blueberries is just one of the many ways we can use nutrition to support the older dog. In the course we will explore this in detail!

! If your dog suffers from food allergies, or has a serious intestinal condition, please first consult with your veterinarian whether blueberries are okay to give to your dog.

14/12/2025

How does your dog sleep?

Although there are differences between human and canine sleeping patterns, there are many similarities in sleep phases. Dogs, like humans, have a distinct REM phase, in which the eyes move rapidly back and forth when the eyelids are closed. You probably have seen it: in dogs it is often accompanied by squeaking, vigorously moving paws, sometimes jerking. Very likely dogs then dream, just like humans in that phase. This is important for processing things that happened during the day.

Researchers have found that dogs almost exclusively have REM sleep while lying stretched out, it happens much less often when they are curled up. Therefore, the conclusion is that it is important for your dog to have a sleeping place where they can lie down, and fully stretch out. Enough sleep, and enough REM sleep, is just as important for dogs as it is for humans!

By the way, when given the choice, dogs appear to prefer to sleep in the company of others, humans or dogs. It has also been shown that dogs get the best quality sleep when they can sleep in familiar company, and when they have choice over where and how they lie down. My current pair definitely chooses to lie with us, and as soon as we get up the bed is taken -in fact usually before that 😉 (no of course that bed is not made yet, the dogs are still in it :-p )

Where do your dogs sleep? And is there a favorite sleeping position?

12/12/2025

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)

10/12/2025

"Blessed is the person who has earned the love of an old dog."

— Sidney Jeanne Seward

08/12/2025

A dog wags its tail with its heart."

— Martin Buxbaum

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