Stop Cutting Protein. Seriously.


plus: Why Are Dogs Lifespans So Short?
Hello Reader,

He used to clean his bowl in thirty seconds flat. Now he picks at it. Or maybe he's eating fine but losing muscle along his back and hindquarters, that slow narrowing that makes him look older than she did six months ago.

You switched to a "senior" food. Lower protein, lighter formula. That's what we're supposed to do for older dogs, right?

Turns out, maybe not. The research on protein and aging dogs is more complicated than the bag labels suggest, and some of what's become common advice might actually be working against them.

We got into it this week. Worth a read before your next Chewy order.

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🤔 Did You Know?

Did you know that music therapy can have a calming effect on older dogs? Studies show that classical music can lower heart rate and stress levels in senior dogs. Try it out by playing soft classical music to create a relaxing atmosphere for your aging companion. 

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🍪 SNACKTIME
Chicken Spinach Meatballs for Dogs

Ground chicken meatballs with spinach tucked inside, baked until firm. A clean, simple meal that works as dinner or a treat. 

📝 Ingredients

  • ground chicken
  • frozen spinach
  • egg
  • rolled oats
  • parsley

=> Get the full recipe here

❤️ Why I love this recipe...

❝Spinach is genuinely useful here because it brings iron and vitamins without overwhelming a sensitive stomach, and the rolled oats bind everything without any flour or processed fillers. One thing to keep in mind: spinach is fine in moderate amounts, but it contains oxalic acid, which can interfere with calcium absorption if fed in large quantities regularly, so this meal is best rotated rather than served daily. ❞

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Today: Duke13  years, Healer mixThank you Donna  for sending this photo.

Duke is my road dog, he doesn't care where we go he just wants to be with me in the car He's like a baby as soon as we hit the road he assumes the position in the back seat and goes to sleep .

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