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Food bowls: How can I make it easier for my dog to eat?

Don’t forget feeding stations when modifying your home! Raising your dog’s food and water bowl off the ground can help with arthritis pain. When eating from a bowl on the floor, dogs have to shift more weight to their front […]

Is it ok for my dog to use the stairs at home?

Make your stairs easier for your dog to navigate! If your dog has arthritis, you want to do everything you can to make them comfortable, especially when they’re at home. While redesigning our homes to suit our dogs’ needs isn’t […]

My dog is having a hard time walking around at home. What can I do?

Make it easier for your dog to get around! Your dog spends most of their time at home, so you want them to be comfortable and able to walk around safely, particularly if they have arthritis. There are a number […]