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  by Jean Callahan
I was surprised about how much information was enclosed in this compact book. The book touches a raw spot in my life since my two Shih Tzu, Archie (10 years) and Connor (8 years) are not dealing very well in their old age. Archie practically needs day long care. Some days he cannot get up by himself, so I have to carry him outside so he can relieve himself and then bring him inside. I had not expected his older years to be as harsh as this and that he would need me this much. I have lived with dogs my entire life, and none of my previous dogs have ever needed this type of special care.
The book has a lot of valuable information that can sometimes be a bit frightening if your dog is already showing signs of aging, like mine are. There are a lot of advanced terms and medical issues that can make it difficult to read at times, but all the advice is accurate and extremely helpful. They even give mention to many holistic and natural remedies and techniques that you can use to improve your dogs life and health. It also has chapters that prepare you for the end stages of your dog's life and how to move on. The advice contained in those chapters is so valuable, it is amazing how to the point the author has been. If your dog is reaching age 5-7 it might be time for you to research and read this book and other similar to it, to learn what you can do to improve your pet's quality of life for the longest time possible. What was also included in the book, is something I have found in several articles regarding arthitis and old age in dogs. Basically, make sure you give your dog lots of TLC (Tender Loving Care). He/she has been there for you all of those years, now it is time to repay him with lots of attention, careful hugs, massages and a fluffly rug if he needs it (you can tell by what he chooses to lie upon and how much he groans when doing so). |
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