My Last dog blog was all about puppy care.
Well this time we can fast forward 11 years and meet meet Tiggy the Springer Spaniel from Ringwood, who has been home boarding with My Best Friend New Forest for the past two weeks.
On meeting with Tiggy’s owners, her medication requirements were discussed and all details updated into my electronic ‘Petsitter’ system which is an excellent point of reference, this enabled me to administer the 12 plus daily tablets with confidence.
You could not find a more gentle, calm dog, who allowed me to open her mouth and just pop the tablets at the back of her throat. Each tablet session was followed with a high reward treat which served two purposes, one to make sure that all tablets had been swallowed and two to let her know what a good girl she was.
Caring for a senior dog: 7 Healthy Habits
1. Make sure your dog eats appropriately
2. Keep your dog moving and comfortable
3. Visit your vet often
4. Maintain good oral health
5. Prevent infectious and parasitic diseases
6. Groom regularly
7. Do not underestimate the importance of TLC and companionship
My Best Friend New Forest caters for dogs of all ages, you can rest assured that we provide a true home from home experience and ensure that we follow owner’s instructions to the letter.
Sandra Harrington owner, My Best Friend Dog (and Puppy!) Care, The New Forest
My Best Friend Dog Care Services
At My Best Friend we offer a range of dog care services including Dog Walking, Doggy Day Care, Home Boarding, Pet Sitting and Puppy Care. We work hard to provide a caring, convenient and professional service to your best friend and we take pride in treating your dog as if they were our own.