Senior dogs (typically 7+ years, depending on breed) deserve special attention and care. With some adjustments and awareness of age-related changes, you can help your older dog enjoy their golden years comfortably. When Is Your Dog Senior? The age varies by size: Small dogs: Senior at 10-12 years Medium dogs: Senior at 8-9 years Large…

Anxiety in dogs is more common than many owners realize. From thunderstorm phobia to separation anxiety, these conditions cause real distress. Understanding the signs and having a treatment plan makes a huge difference in your dog’s quality of life. Signs Your Dog Has Anxiety Excessive barking or howling when alone or during specific triggers (storms,…

Training your dog is one of the most rewarding investments you can make. A well-trained dog is happier, safer, and more enjoyable to live with. Whether you have a puppy or an adult dog, these training tips will help you build great behaviors. Start With the Fundamentals The foundation of all dog training is positive…

I work from home most days. On the days I don’t, I have a full live feed of Georgie sleeping, looking at the door, sleeping again, and occasionally doing a lap of the apartment for reasons known only to him. The dog camera was one of the genuinely good purchases I’ve made. Here’s what to…

Georgie is five, which technically puts him in the “mature adult” category rather than senior. But morkies live 12-15 years, and thinking ahead about senior dog care is exactly the kind of preventive medicine Dr. Georgie would endorse. Here is what changes as small dogs age, and how to prepare. When Is a Morkie “Senior”?…

Georgie is 8 pounds. He does not have the body mass to retain heat effectively in cold weather. His first winter, I did not take this seriously. After one walk in 25-degree weather where he lifted each paw alternately off the freezing sidewalk and looked at me with pure betrayal in his eyes, I took…

Flea prevention is one of those things that seems optional until it is very much not optional. Georgie had fleas exactly once, at age one. We treated him, treated the apartment, washed everything twice, and vowed never to go through that again. Here is the prevention routine that has kept us flea-free for four years….

Georgie has strong opinions about his leash. Not the brand, not the color — he has no aesthetic preferences. His opinion is that leashes should not exist at all, and he expresses this view by sitting down whenever he disagrees with the direction of the walk. Nevertheless, we have tried many leashes, and some are…

Small breeds get dental disease at higher rates than larger dogs. By age three, most small dogs have some form of dental disease if their teeth aren’t maintained. Georgie had his first professional dental cleaning at age two. The vet said his teeth were in good shape — I credit the dental chew routine. Why…

Getting a morkie puppy is one of the best decisions you can make. I was not prepared. Georgie arrived and I realized I had bought a bed (wrong size), a collar (wrong size), and food (wrong formula). Here is the checklist I wish I had. Feeding Setup Small breed puppy food — puppy formula specifically,…