Senior Dog Products
Your dog may be full of vim and vigor, bouncing up and down when you come home from work and rushing to the door to go on a walk every time you pick up your keys. But if he’s between the ages of 5 and 10, he might actually be a senior.
Dogs reach their senior years at different times, depending on their breed and size. Larger dogs have shorter lifespans, so a 5-year-old Great Dane is a senior. A Pomeranian, on the other hand, can live to be 16 or more, and so doesn’t become a senior until around 10.
Whatever your dog’s size and breed, when he enters his senior years, you’ll want to take some steps to make him comfortable. As his body ages, he may need some assistance from some of the products out there designed specifically for older dogs.
Orthopedic beds
It’s not uncommon for senior dogs to have arthritis. As a dog’s joints age, they can become stiff and painful. Orthopedic beds help dogs sleep more comfortably and get up with less difficulty by providing more cushion and support.
The PupLounge Memory Foam Orthopedic Bed, by Treat A Dog, is one example of an orthopedic bed designed specifically to minimize joint pain.
The Big Barker 7”, by Big Barker, is an orthopedic bed made specifically for large dogs. Dog beds made with memory foam are often a good choice for arthritic senior dogs because this material provides the most amount of thickness and firm support.
Support Harnesses
For older dogs that suffer from front or hind end weakness caused by arthritis or other medical conditions, a support harness can be a good choice. Support harnesses for older dogs that need help walking provide front leg support, rear leg support or center body support. If you use one of these harnesses for your dog, you’ll be holding up the weak part of his body with the harness. Without having to hold up his own weight, your dog is better able to walk. The Walkin’ Lift Combo Harness by Walkin’ Pets provides dogs with front or rear support.
Ramps
It can be hard for older dogs to jump up into the car like they used to. Stiff joints and muscle weakness can make it difficult if not impossible for them to leap into the backseat like they once did, or even jump down when the ride is over. Ramps designed specifically for older dogs who can no longer jump and are too big to lift can help older dogs get in and out of vehicles on their own. The Solvit Deluxe Telescoping Pet Ramp, by PetSafe, is an especially good choice for heavier dogs.
Ramps and stairs for use at home can also be helpful to dogs who can no longer jump onto the bed or couch. PetSafe’s Solvit Wood Bedside ramp makes it easy for dogs to make their way onto the bed without having to jump.
The next time you have a movie night at home, don’t forget to include popcorn for your pup. Doggiee Snack Bar Organic Doggiee Pupcorn dog treats combine the fun of popcorn with the goodness of tasty meat and the benefits of a low-calorie treat. Available in two flavors—Organic Beefy Pupcorn and Organic Chicken Pupcorn—the treats are made with just two ingredients: all-natural popcorn and organic beef or chicken flavoring. The popcorn comes in 19.5 oz. eco-friendly burlap bags. 
Squeak is the newest member of the Orbee-Tuff® family of dog toys from Planet Dog. Just as durable as the original but now with a fun sound your dog is sure to love, the bouncy, buoyant, minty and chewy ball features a unique, patent-pending squeaker that contains no adhesives or glues, making it 100-percent nontoxic. Three-inches round, the Squeak is available in two fun colors—bright orange and clear-sky blue—and has a 5/5 durability rating for the most aggressive chewers. Like all Orbee-Tuff toys, it is made in the USA and 100 percent guaranteed. 
PureBites® Mixers for cats are made with 100 percent pure meat. Formulated for use as a topper, mixer, appetizer or treat, their aroma, texture and freshness will help satisfy your cat’s carnivorous cravings. Naturally high in protein with only 30 calories per 1.76-oz. tray, PureBites Mixers come in five recipes, which contain only chicken and/or fish and water: chicken breast, wild skipjack tuna, chicken breast & wild ocean shrimp, wild skipjack tuna & Alaskan salmon, wild skipjack tuna & chicken breast. 
PawFlex Wickedly Potent! dog shampoos are formulated with pure essential oils, botanical butters and healthy plant oils, such as olive and coconut to help nourish and care for your dog’s skin and coat—and be kind to our planet at the same time. The shampoos are produced in small batches to ensure freshness, consistency and perfection. They come in clear 8.5-oz. bottles so you can see the ingredients’ natural colors—no dyes or coloring ingredients are use. The shampoos are available in eight formulas for a variety of benefits: Calming, Itchy Mutt, Puppy Love, Healing Skin, Achy Joints, Flea & Ticks, Smelly Dog and The Everything Shampoo! 
New Age Pet’s Habitat ‘n Home Jumbo Litter Loo for cats is designed to accommodate the largest sized litter boxes as well as smaller ones. Featuring a larger overall size to accommodate larger pans and self-cleaning litter boxes, the Loo’s pull down front panel makes installation and removal of the litter box a snap and the shelf provides storage space for litter box accessories and tools. Made of ecoFLEX™, a non-toxic composite material comprised of recyclable polymers and reclaimed poplar, the Jumbo Litter Loo is available three colors: Espresso, Russet and Antique White. 
If your cat loves fish, consider adding Cat Sushi cat treats from SF Pet Foods to your shopping list. Made from just one ingredient—100 percent skipjack tuna—the all-natural, flaked treats are high in protein and low in fat, making them deliciously healthful for discerning felines everywhere. Using an ancient process that slowly dries the fish and then slices it into extremely thin pieces, Cat Sushi features only the largest flakes. It is great as an appetizer or a standalone treat and can be mixed in with dry or wet food. 
Ever wondered what your dog does at home while you’re away? The Petzi Treat Cam™ lets you check in on your pets and share treats with them from anywhere at any time. The app-controlled, Wi-Fi-connected remote pet treat dispenser makes it easy to check-in and interact with your pet from any smartphone or tablet. The cam features a wide-angle camera with night vision, high-quality audio and a universal treat launcher that works with any dry, crunchy treat smaller than 1 inch. It comes with multiple mounting options so that you can place the treat cam wherever it best suits your needs. A dedicated iOS or Android app controls the device and makes it easy to share captured images. 
Nekochan’s handcrafted and extremely realistic Neko Flies cat toys are designed to provide hours of exercise and fun for your cat—and you. Made with only cat-safe materials, the dangling toys come in eight critter shapes that are sure to captivate your cat: a creepy, crawly spider with dangly legs; an iridescent-winged dragonfly; a furry and a fluffy long-tailed mouse; a dangly legged centipede; a long-tailed cicada; an iridescent winged butterfly; and a BirBug (part-bird, part-bug). The toys attach to either a basic, 22-in. clear acrylic rod or an adjustable (18, 25 and 32 in.), telescoping rod made of graphite material. 
P.L.A.Y.’s Pet Teepee provides a fun and safe snuggle space for your pet, and adds an architectural design element to your home. Constructed of 100 percent, cotton canvas and pinewood poles, the cozy hideout features a circular front opening and removable interior cushion, making it great spot for your dog or cat to play or nap. Designed for easy set-up and care (the canvas is machine washable and dryer friendly), the durable Pet Teepee comes in four styles—Moroccan pattern in navy blue or marsala, denim and classic—measuring 24.8 x 24.8 x 29.1 inches in size. 
Get your dog packed up and ready to go on a long or short hike with Kurgo’s lightweight, tough, adjustable-fit Baxter Pack dog backpack. Designed to withstand rugged outdoor conditions, it has eight different adjustment points to get the proper fit for any dog. The backpack includes a rear-mounted leash hook that works like a harness and the ergonomic padded spine support contours to a dog’s back for a comfortable fit and provides weight distribution for the two saddlebags. The pack has space to store all of your canine’s travel essentials (food, treats, toys, first-aid supplies and travel bowls) and includes a large handle to help dogs over rock scrambles or extract them from water. Available in two sizes, the pack comes in Barn Red, Coastal Blue, Sea Glass, Purple & Gray, Black & Orange and Ink Blue & Electric Green. 
Handcrafted from real wood and designed to complement any room, the Curio® reimagines the cat litter box as a piece of fine furniture. Inspired by classic mid-20th century design, it is made in the USA of furniture-quality, pre-finished europlywood. Inside is a custom-fitted Curio Litter Liner litter pan, which is constructed from durable, waterproof polymer and features 10-in. high walls for litter retention and side handles for easy lift out. (The Curio also accommodates many standard size litter pans.) It is available in three styles: maple, walnut and patterned walnut and comes with a 30-day money-back return policy and is covered by a limited one-year warranty. 
Buying a collar for your dog can often be like hunting for a pair of shoes for yourself—they must be functional, attractive, dependable and comfortable. Of course, you probably have more than one pair of shoes just as your dog will have more than one collar-and-leash set, but you’re going to have a favored pair you wear every day.
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