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Healthcare Tips for Senior Dogs - Interview with Rehabilitation Veterinary Dr. Priya - Part 3

January 29, 2021

To wrap-up our dog blog series on arthritis and joint issues for senior dogs, we spoke with Dr. Priya of ARK Veterinary Rehabilitation who has been a big supporter of dogs in shelters and is an expert in the area of veterinary rehabilitation.

Healthcare Tips for Senior Dogs: Fostering Senior Shelter Dog CX - Part 2

January 28, 2021

Fellow volunteer, Jennica has been dedicated to helping shelter dogs in Singapore for years, especially the dogs at SOSD Singapore and OSCAS (Oasis Second Chance Animal Shelter). Last year during the circuit breaker, Jennica and her husband decided to foster CX, a lovable senior dog from OSCAS who they have been actively helping with her health issues. Besides CX, they have their own senior dog Helix (who they adopted and brought over from the US) and then another two Singapore Specials, mid-aged Goofy and young Senna. We had a chat with her about looking after her seniors.

Healthcare Tips for Senior Dogs: Arthritis and Joint Pain Management - Part 1

January 27, 2021

We first noticed it in the morning, when instead of having a wet nose and enthusiastic waggy wake-up, we saw our dog sleepily and slowly get up, stretch gently and then limp his way towards us. The limp would slowly reduce during the walk, as his joints warmed up for the day. From happy, energetic long walks to now slower, sniffing sessions, we have seen the changes that life brings along with the marching of time.

Health Care for Aging Dogs: Incontinence and Kidney issues

March 08, 2020

As our own dogs grow older, we've seen various issues prop up and so we decided to start a blog series with tips from people providing healthy care for their own dogs in their senior years. Depending upon the breed, in most cases, a dog is considered to have entered senior years between the age of 5-10 years.

Top Tips to Build & Boost your Dog's Immunity

June 30, 2018

Over the years of caring for our own dogs and volunteering at a local shelter, (OSCAS: Oasis Second Chance Animal Shelter), we have come to realise the importance of a holistic approach when it comes to caring for our canine companions. From helping battle an outbreak of Canine influenza (dog flu) and tick infestation at the shelter to trying to maintain the health of our own senior dogs, we've got a little experience to share.