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Senior Dog Care by Val Heart

7 Ways to Help Your Senior Dog Be Healthy and Happy For As Long As Possible

You’ve spent precious time with your dog(s), Old dogs been their companion and their trusted friend…
You’ve loved them and they’ve loved you, unconditionally…
And now, during their golden years, they’re looking to you not only for the companionship they’ve grown accustomed to, but also for all of the things that will keep them healthy, happy and as free from pain as possible, for as long as possible.

Senior Dog Willy’s Remarkable Healing Experience
Recently, Carrie contacted me. She’d had devastating news that her sweet, loving little dog Willy had advanced liver disease.

Her vet had given her a prescription for antibiotics, a prescription, and a "wait to see what happens". She read everything she could get her hands on from the Internet and ordered in all probably $1,000 worth of supplements and ebooks.
She even found herself shopping for the best quality of anything she thought Willy might be able to eat and keep down.

After 45 days Willy seemed to be improving remarkably. They live in a heavily mosquito infested area and since Willy had already skipped one month of heart wormer, she gave him a dose and he crashed three days later. The vomiting, jaundice, etc. were back and they were at square one again.

Willy was begging for the worst kinds of food (cheese and ham) and he started to swell. He got so big and uncomfortable she thought they were losing the battle.

Carrie found me on the internet and decided to make an appointment. However, while waiting for their consultation, Willy started having tremors and couldn't walk. It was so heart breaking Carrie decided to have him euthanized when she got home from work that day.
She called me and I asked her to consider waiting until after my session which was 4 days away because when you are struggling with making a decision like this, it’s critically important that your animal have a voice in what happens to them.
When Carrie got home, Willy greeted her with so much enthusiasm, she knew waiting was the right decision.

Here’s what she said afterward her session:
“It was so beautiful and profound that it is hard to put into words. Val communicates with animals from the highest possible place... she touches the sacred place in beings and heals from this place. Willy had a lot to say about the purpose and reason for his illness and how I could heal him.
“Being able to communicate to him so precisely enabled me to see him as the high spiritual being he truly is, and in thus doing he started to heal himself in the session. He said that the something that was twisting in his stomach was unwinding and that he was already feeling the pressure release.

“During this session, Val applied healing to every being in my household and gave a rating on what Willy was taking and eating as to what was most beneficial and least beneficial. 36 hours later Willy's fluid buildup was totally and completely gone.

“The vet giving the ultra-sound (3 days later) said there was NO fluid in his abdomen and that whatever was causing the disease was gone, she said that she would even call it a miracle.” -- Carrie S., Austin, Texas
The miracle continued as Carrie and Willy went on to enjoy another great month together before Willy crossed over. Willy was very happy in his final few weeks. He made the most of the grace period to enjoy all the things he’d loved so much, and was doing great right up until what I call “Graduation Day”.
Because of our work together in preparing them both for transition, Carrie was able to feel peace about his passing and although she still misses him, she continues to feel his presence and love all around her.
I have many heart-warming stories like this one on my website, and would love to help you with your dog too.

Here are some of the issues you may be facing right now with your senior dog:
•Frustrations, fears and disconnect that sometimes comes at this stage
•Chronic pain, arthritis, hip problems, digestive upsets, aging, cancer, seizures, itchy skin, allergies, hot spots, vaccination problems, autoimmune diseases... and much more
•Achieving peace of mind and closure at the end of their life
•Knowing when it’s time to make the euthanasia decision
•Wanting to reconnect with your dog in the afterlife
•How to find support with grief, sadness and loss
•Separation anxiety
•Your dog is becoming more aggressive
•Soiling in the house
•Developing noise phobias
•Changes in their sleep patterns
•Becoming confused or disoriented

You can choose the experiences you have with your dog at this phase, and the choices you make will impact your memories long after they are gone.
As your dog is quieting down in this stage of life he may require different things from you. For instance, he may benefit from:

1.A quieter home – small children, a rambunctious puppy, street noise, etc, can all make an older dog more anxious or nervous, especially if he/she is experiencing pain, vision or hearing problems.

2.A different diet – older dogs often have a harder time digesting food and eliminating waste. Changing the mix and/or type of food or adding supplements often helps his aging digestive system cope better.

3.More stable routine – as your dog ages he may be more fearful of you leaving or of unexpected changes to the home environment.

4.Less change in the home – you may need to put things away so he doesn’t trip or become disoriented or confused. Leave his food and water in exactly the same place each day.

5.More outdoor time – this will lessen the chances of him soiling in your home.

6.Help with changing sleep patterns - some older dogs may become restless at night, and stay awake, pacing through the house, or vocalizing. They may need help with pain, may experience the need to urinate or defecate more often. Sometimes the loss of vision or hearing and other neurologic conditions can make it hard for him to sleep well too.

7.A voice in his end of life decision – dog are intelligent creatures who know more about what is going on with their health issues than you may believe. They know what hurts, what they are afraid of and how they feel about their own recovery process and even death. They definitely want to share all of this with you. It is important that at this stage you are actively communicating directly with your dog to get their feedback on how to deal with health, emotional and euthanasia decisions.
Just as we humans age and become possibly more wise but frail, so do our animal friends. Making small changes for their health and in their environment can make for a much happier dog in his senior years.

Summary: During your dog’s golden years, they’re looking to you not only for the companionship they’ve grown accustomed to, but also for all of the things that will keep them healthy, happy and as free from pain as possible, for as long as possible. Here are some tips on how to make small changes for senior dog care that can significantly increase the quality of life for your dog.

Bio: Val Heart, the Real Dr Doolittle - Expert Animal Communicator, Behaviorist, Author, Master Healer. Better behaved, healthier, happier animals for greater peace of mind, joy and harmony! Working with chronic pain, illness, trauma, training, behavior, performance, euthanasia. Learn How to Have a Happy, Healthy Dog Program – Avoid the top 12 most costly mistakes dog parents make! Senior Dog Care Program TeleClasses, Free Animal Communication eTips & eNewsletter. Call (210) 863-7928, visit valheart.com

Contact: Val Heart
1738 Donerail
San Antonio, Texas 78248
Phone: 210-863-7928
Email: valheart@satx.rr.com
Website: valheart.com

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