Kero’s Guide to Senior Dogs
Apparently Leia Is Vintage Now Hello. Kero here. We need to discuss Leia. Leia is a black-and-tan Shiba Inu and, according to the humans, she is a senior dog . I prefer the term vintage . Leia has reached the stage of life where nobody questions her decisions anymore. Want to sleep until noon? “She’s old. Let her sleep.” Don’t want to go outside? “She’s old. Don’t make her.” Demand a snack immediately after eating a snack? “Awwww, she’s old.” Interesting. I tried this. Apparently I am “being difficult.” There is no justice. Anyway, senior dogs like Leia need a little extra support as their bodies get older. Things get stiffer. Digestion can become more sensitive. Brains occasionally misplace information. Naps become a competitive sport. So the human has several herbs and mushrooms she likes for older dogs. I investigated. You’re welcome. 🌿 Ginkgo Biloba: Leia, Why Are You in the Kitchen? Sometimes older dogs can experience changes in memory, awareness and sleep ...