What you might usually hear… Here’s what I would have said to a client 10 years ago who asked- “What can I do to have my dog live longer?”

1.  Stay current on your Vaccines and Checkups.
2.  Keep feeding that  Dry  “Veterinary Approved Kibble”.
3.  Don’t  worry about supplementing.
4.  IF your dog is uncomfortable with diseases such as Arthritis, ensure that you give them a prescription Veterinary Medication.
5.  Regular exercise.
6.  And just hope that NOTHING happens.

"Doesn't This Ground Smell Great Guys! Now Let's Go Sniff Some Butts!

But times have changed- and my experience with holistic Veterinary Care has taught me that much of WHAT I said 10 years ago is WRONG. Here is what i am doing for my own dog to extend his life:

1.  I feed a VARIETY of foods- NEVER just Dry ONLY Kibble. I am feeding Lewis some canned food, some Home Made recipes, and some Raw food- Dry Kibble is only a small portion of his diet. 50/50 mixture of Dry and Canned.

2.  LESS Vaccines, but more regular checkups. My Dog Lewis was recently vaccinated for Rabies- But I WON’T be giving him any additional vaccines unless I need to travel with him across the Border and his Rabies vaccine is not current. I do WEEKLY at home pet health exams on Lewis and I advise that you being doing this now. See your Veterinarian for regular exams at least once a year. 

"Yeeeaah Baaby! I Am Lookin' All Cool With My New Haircut And I'm Showin It!!"

3.  Supplements- for your dog. Lewis is now getting a COMPLETE Dog Supplement, which includes antioxidants and immune stimulants to PREVENT disease.

4.  I  AVOID Conventional Medication for my dog Lewis. For vomiting I use a homeopathic called Arsenicum Album. When Lewis strained a ligament and was limping I utilized Acupressure, as opposed to potentially side effect causing Anti-inflammatories.

5.  Exercise- this is what I said 10 years ago, and still say today. Your pet NEEDS this regularly to remain healthy and LIVE LONGER. A minimum for your dog is 30 minutes – twice a day. At least get them to fetch – but they need to be moving.

"Hey Wilbur! Nice Haircut, You're Lookin' Good For An Old Fart! Are You Hitting The Gym?"

6.  There is MUCH more that you can do than just hope. BECOME an Involved Pet Owner, and use The POWER of the BOND. As I get older I am more appreciative of my dog – and I see how much happier he is when he gets my devoted attention. It’s good for you, and your pet. By bonding with your dog both YOU and YOUR pet can live longer -  MOST of the longer living Happy and Healthy dogs that I see have very DEDICATED and INVOLVED Pet Owners.

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