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senior dog enrichment ideas
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8 Great Enrichment Ideas for Senior Dogs That They Will Love

Once you are a dog owner, you know that you are a dog owner for life. Even though your pets may age, they can still be just as fun in their older years as they are when they first come home. The key is to develop enrichment ideas that can keep your pet active, healthy, and alert.  These are eight ideas that can help enrich the life of your pet, but they are not the only ways that you can do that! You should always take into consideration your particular pet and even where you live. There may be things …

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Cognitive Dysfunction Syndrome DOG
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7 Brain Games for Dogs with Cognitive Dysfunction Syndrome (CDS)

Caring for a dog with Cognitive Dysfunction Syndrome (CDS) is a challenging thing to do, but there are things you can do to help them function better on their own. CDS is also known as doggy dementia and affects your dog’s memory, awareness, and ability to process information. According to the National Center for Biotechnology Information, it is estimated that up to 60% of dogs that are 11 years or older have or will develop Cognitive Dysfunction Syndrome. While these brain games are not physically intensive, always be moderate in the amount of exercise any senior dog engages in while …

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