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🚗 Road Tripping With A Stiff Old Dog Next Weekend?

Published about 2 months ago • 2 min read
plus: Science Finds Where Being a Good Boy Comes With a 3-Year Penalty
Hello Reader,

He takes the stairs differently now. Not refusing them. Just… considering them first. One paw, then a look back at you, then the rest of him follows.

You noticed. Of course you noticed.

Labor Day weekend is right around the corner, and half the country is loading up the car for one last summer run. Maybe you are too. But if your pup has been moving a little slower lately, a long drive can feel like a gamble you're not sure you want to take.

It doesn't have to be. Today's piece breaks down exactly how to make the road work for him, not against him.

Enjoy today's newsletter...🐶
📝 Today’s Task

Check the location of your dog’s bed today. Is it draft-free, quiet, and easy to reach? Move it if needed, perhaps closer to you or into a warmer spot. A safe, comfortable bed is essential for your senior’s rest and emotional well-being. 

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🧬 Science
Giant Breeds: The Only Dog Where Being a Good Boy Comes With a 3-Year Penalty

Giant Breeds: The Only Dog Where Being a Good Boy Comes With a 3-Year Penalty 

Many dog parents know that giant breeds have shorter lifespans, but the "why" is a lot more complicated than most people expect. What researchers have found about the connection between a dog's size and how fast their body ages might change how you think about every stage of life with a big dog. 

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🍪 SNACKTIME
Sugar Free Apple Sauce

Smooth, pale, and gently sweet, this sugar-free apple sauce is the base ingredient that makes dog-safe baking actually work. Get the recipe. 

📝 Ingredients

apples 

=> Get the full recipe here

❤️ Why I love this recipe...

❝Apples cooked down with nothing but water means zero added sugar, zero preservatives, and a result you can actually trust as a baking base. Dog parents should always remove the core and seeds before cooking, as apple seeds contain trace amounts of cyanide and are not safe for dogs. ❞

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📷🐶 Our Readers' Dogs

Today: Donny, 9  years, Austtralian Shepherd. Thank you Penny  for sending this photo.

He is so smart and lovable. He was diagnosed with cancer and has slowed down. Please pray for him.

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