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Senior Dogs

Practical, honest guides on natural chews — sizing, safety, and what actually keeps dogs busy.

An elderly shih tzu with a grey muzzle sleeping on a cream living-room rug with a short twisted dried beef chew stick lying in front of its paws

Bully Sticks for a Senior Dog: Sizing Around Worn and Missing Teeth

A senior dog can still have a bully stick, but the mouth decides which one. How to check for worn or missing teeth, and why thin is not the same as soft.

Aug 27, 2026 6 min read

An elderly Bernese mountain dog with a greying muzzle lying on a wooden back porch with its chin on the boards, a plain dried chew stick untouched nearby

My Old Dog Lost Interest in His Chew: What Changed

A senior dog who stops chewing is usually reporting a problem, not changing his taste. Check the mouth first, then the joints, and change the chew last.

Aug 27, 2026 7 min read

A corgi standing beside an empty stainless steel bowl on a tiled kitchen floor with sunlight falling across the tiles.

How Many Cow Ears Can a Dog Have? Dose, Fat and Loose Stool

We don't sell cow ears. Most dogs get one at a time and not daily: a single large chew can spend the whole 10% treat allowance vets advise.

Aug 27, 2026 7 min read