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5 Ways Keep Your Dog Active This Winter The chill in the air is much more noticeable these days as we head into winter. But just because the weather makes outdoor play a challenge, that doesn’t mean your dog can’t stay active.  Here are five creative ways to encourage play indoors.   Have a Treasure HuntThis game involves your dog using their n...

Keeping Your Senior Dog Active Just like us humans, as dogs get older, they develop some health challenges, and they may not hike or play as vigorously as they used to. Dogs older than seven may slow down and sleep more as they age, and that’s even more reason to keep them active. There are things you can do to make sure your senior dog gets an...

  We have a new feature here at MYOSPET to spotlight dogs who are thriving: The MYOSPET of the Month. Meet Jackson, our MYOSPET of the Month for November.   Jackson was scheduled to be euthanized at a local shelter and was thankfully rescued. He then started dock diving with an organization called NADD two years ago. In the spring of 2022, it w...

November is Senior Dog Month, and we here at MYOS Pet are marking it by posting valuable information to help you take the best care of your canine companion.   Recognizing and Understanding Behavior Changes in Your Senior Dog   As adult dogs age into their senior years, they begin to exhibit behavior that you hadn’t seen before. What follows are...

  Fall is a great time to bond with your dog. Take advantage of the season with these five festive, pet-friendly fall activities!   Take a Hike With the heat of summer dying down and brisk winter on its way, autumn is the perfect time to take a scenic nature walk with your dog. Enjoy all the colors and smells autumn has to offer, all while gett...

  Here are three things you can do to ensure both you and your dog have a Happy Halloween. Never run the risk of your dog getting lost.   Whether you plan for your dog to be in the house or trick-or-treating with you, having a current ID tag on your dog is a must. With all the noise and confusion of trick-or-treaters coming to the door, dogs ca...

  While you’re sipping your pumpkin spice latte this season, here’s a treat your dog can enjoy right along with you!   Pumpkin Spice 'Puppuccinos' Serves 4-12. ¾ cup (unsweetened) coconut milk (sold in the half-gallon cartons. Can sub with almond milk or goat milk.) ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 cup pumpkin puree.  MYOS Canine Muscle Formula®...

  Agility is the ability to change the body's position quickly and efficiently. This kind of nimbleness requires balance, coordination, strength, speed, and endurance.   Dog agility is a  sport in which a handler directs a dog through an obstacle course in a race for both time and accuracy. Agile dogs run, jump, and dart about gracefully.   Bec...

  Have you noticed these symptoms in your dog lately?   Limping  Paw dragging Poor coordination An unbalanced gait Weight loss Flabby muscles Weakness in the rear limbs Is one leg noticeably thinner than the others? Is your dog crossing their legs when they stand or walk?   These are signs of muscle atrophy, the wasting away of your dog’s mu...

  Fall Health Tips for Your Dog. While it may not seem like it, fall is just around the corner.  The kids are back in school, and you may be working more as summer hours come to an end.  With all of that activity ramping up, make sure your dog is ready for the season as well.  Here are key health and safety tips to help you take the best care o...

It’s back-to-school time for you and your family.  What does that mean for your dog?   This time of year can be tough.  Not only are your kids’ schedules changing, but your work hours may also increase as summer hours come to an end.  It’s stressful for all family members, including your dog.   After months of fun-filled days with their favorit...

  Physical therapy isn’t just for humans anymore.  These days, canine physical rehabilitation is being routinely prescribed to address issues such as dog mobility, pain, and joint damage due to orthopedic surgery, musculoskeletal injury, arthritis, obesity, paralysis, neurological disease, and more.  It’s also increasingly being recommended and...