In reply to Post #15
Thank you I will definitely look into it.
Thank you I will definitely look into it.
In reply to Post #14
The most common joint supplements for canine arthritis are glucosamine and chondroitin. Glucosamine is effective in pain reduction, joint inflammation reduction, and increased joint mobility. Glucosamine supplements are often paired with chondroitin, which promote joint repair.
The most common joint supplements for canine arthritis are glucosamine and chondroitin. Glucosamine is effective in pain reduction, joint inflammation reduction, and increased joint mobility. Glucosamine supplements are often paired with chondroitin, which promote joint repair.
How about the cbd oil for dogs, any use?.
In reply to Post #1
I've been taking a big soft dog bed for my Lab, although last weekend he decided that my bed was better and decided dad needed a cuddle, after 5 hrs I decided that his was a better bet for him.
The Mrs has ordered a thermal reflective mat for him, I'll put it in his bed for the winter. He also has a sleeping bag which he lays on and I flip over him when he settles.
My other lab has had a shoulder injury for years, he has Magnacare and a fatty acid tablet everyday, without them he wouldn't go anywhere.
I've been taking a big soft dog bed for my Lab, although last weekend he decided that my bed was better and decided dad needed a cuddle, after 5 hrs I decided that his was a better bet for him.
The Mrs has ordered a thermal reflective mat for him, I'll put it in his bed for the winter. He also has a sleeping bag which he lays on and I flip over him when he settles.
My other lab has had a shoulder injury for years, he has Magnacare and a fatty acid tablet everyday, without them he wouldn't go anywhere.
In reply to Post #17
Thank you again. Will speak to the vet. Her jabs are due soon so will ask then.
Thank you again. Will speak to the vet. Her jabs are due soon so will ask then.
In reply to Post #18
I didn't know there was such a thing. I could make her some cakes. It's been 40 yrs since I have had one of them myself ha ha
I didn't know there was such a thing. I could make her some cakes. It's been 40 yrs since I have had one of them myself ha ha
In reply to Post #19
I have been guilty of thinking my girl is as tough as old boots when last week taught me different. This post has taught me loads and I have ordered a coat, bed and some bedding. I will not go this week as it's not all going to be here. But have plans for a couple of nights Monday Tuesday when she should be as warm as toast.
We forget they get old like us don't we.
I have been guilty of thinking my girl is as tough as old boots when last week taught me different. This post has taught me loads and I have ordered a coat, bed and some bedding. I will not go this week as it's not all going to be here. But have plans for a couple of nights Monday Tuesday when she should be as warm as toast.
We forget they get old like us don't we.
Mine joins me throughout the winter.
As well as a warm coat and bed for him I put half a waterproof foam type camping mat under his bed.
Stops a lot of damp creeping thru and gives a bit more insulation.
As well as a warm coat and bed for him I put half a waterproof foam type camping mat under his bed.
Stops a lot of damp creeping thru and gives a bit more insulation.
In reply to Post #21
Hopefully something to look at. Lots of different strengths and lots of choices on amazon. My dog has half a dentastik every day and I put that oil on it and she doesn't mind it one bit. Plenty ways can be given though,
Hopefully something to look at. Lots of different strengths and lots of choices on amazon. My dog has half a dentastik every day and I put that oil on it and she doesn't mind it one bit. Plenty ways can be given though,
the snugpak insulated blanket makes good bedding for a dog
In reply to Post #18
Not if they are already skinning up.
Not if they are already skinning up.
My Siberian Husky rarely sleeps on a bed, or even in the bivvy, her choice is the grass, although I have been trying to convince her my old Chub unhooking mat is better.
Pretty much the only time she comes in the bivvy is when it is raining. I have woken up in the middle of winter and seen a snow covered dog curled up with her tail covering her nose.
In my flat she prefers to sleep on the tiled or carpet floor rather than on any dog bed or on her dog blanket.
My sadly missed Golden Retriever was the same when fishing, although he did sleep on the unhooking mat, but my little Jack Russell/ Highland Terrier cross preferred to sleep in a blanket under my bedchair.
Obviously different breeds have different needs.
Pretty much the only time she comes in the bivvy is when it is raining. I have woken up in the middle of winter and seen a snow covered dog curled up with her tail covering her nose.
In my flat she prefers to sleep on the tiled or carpet floor rather than on any dog bed or on her dog blanket.
My sadly missed Golden Retriever was the same when fishing, although he did sleep on the unhooking mat, but my little Jack Russell/ Highland Terrier cross preferred to sleep in a blanket under my bedchair.
Obviously different breeds have different needs.
In reply to Post #27
Yes and many breeds such as Labradors and retrievers will develop a much thicker coat if kept in a kennel as opposed to bring a house dog. We are sometimes guilty of anthropomorphising too much where pets are concerned.
Yes and many breeds such as Labradors and retrievers will develop a much thicker coat if kept in a kennel as opposed to bring a house dog. We are sometimes guilty of anthropomorphising too much where pets are concerned.
In reply to Post #26
In reply to Post #29
Mine prefer the sofas but they have two beds currently in circulation, a Woof Bed orthopaedic mattress and a Kumfipets mattress that is topped by vet bed. Neither cost the earth.
I've had Tuffies in the past but mine sleep to prefer the softer beds like here . Good quality though if your budget can stretch that far.
Mine prefer the sofas but they have two beds currently in circulation, a Woof Bed orthopaedic mattress and a Kumfipets mattress that is topped by vet bed. Neither cost the earth.
I've had Tuffies in the past but mine sleep to prefer the softer beds like here . Good quality though if your budget can stretch that far.