Jusqu’à ce jour, au cours de ma vie d’adulte, j’ai eu le grand honneur et l’immense bonheur de partager mon quotidien avec 4 chiens. A ce jour, 3 d’entre eux ont rejoint les étoiles, et notre 4ª a 13 ans. Nous avons eu la grande chance de partager de nombreuses années avec eux : Sugus, Fripouille et Koumack, adoptés tous les 3 à l’âge de 8 ou 9 semaines, nous ont quittés respectivement à 15 ans et 3 mois, 14 ans et 8 mois et 12 ans et 6 mois.

Growing old is a privilege — for us and for our dogs. As our companions move into their senior years, their needs change. Their bodies slow, their senses soften, and their world becomes more delicate. But their hearts remain enormous. Caring for an ageing dog is both beautiful and bittersweet. It’s a time for gentleness, honesty, and unconditional love — and eventually, it’s a time for courage. 1. The Gift of Caring for a Senior Dog Senior dogs have a presence that younger do

As a Veterinary Doctor specialized in Animal Behaviour, as well as a PDTE Dog Trainer, I encourage paying close attention to the early signs of senile dementia, or canine cognitive dysfunction syndrome (CCDS), which can affect our senior dogs.