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What actually works for my Senior & Reactive Pets
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items Products I have used for my senior dogs, my reactive dogs, and my cat, who are all rescues.
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Senior and Reactive Dog Products I love
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Senior and Reactive Dog Products I love
Real-world tested pet products for multi-dog households, senior dogs, and reactive dogs by a lifelong pet owner. I currently have 4 rescues, 1 large dog, 2 medium dogs, and 1 cat that was fostered with dogs. Its our blended family!
We use this for my big Dog who is highly sensitive and reactive to loud sounds. It really helps!
Happy Hoodie Calming Cap for Dogs | Chewy
This helps protect my 3 dogs in winter when we have ice.
MUSHER'S SECRET Paw Protection Natural Dog Wax, 60-g jar
We use these for all 3 dogs. For the 2 small dogs, I break one in half. It is much easier then buying different sizes, and they are cheaper then greenies. Also my older dogs have no problem chewing them.
VetiScience Minties Tiny/Small Dental Dog Treats — Chewy.com
This is a great dog bed! I have 2 of them for my senior dogs!
JOEJOY Donut Small Dog Bed, Orthopedic Plush
These are super for my older medium size dog! We had a ramp but these are not as step, he doesn't seem to stumble off of these when going down. Also they don't sink and they look nice. These go to a recliner
4-Step Dog Stairs for Bed & Couch, Non-Slip
FOR DOGS TOO! I use this in a square dog bed, inside. Both my cat and dog love it. Its really convenient and good for older pets.
Pet Heating Pad Mat, 5 Temp/Timer
My dog has a rotator cuff wearing out, kind of thing. So these just help with general pain and care. He does take prescription pain meds, but these also help. I give these to the other older small dog and the big dog too for preventative care. I take...
Petnc Hip & Joint Health Dog Chews 90ct
We put a few drops in some of the water bowls. In addition to the typical benefits, my oldest dog has coughing that comes from an esophagus issue. This is common among smaller dogs. So, I keep his weight healthy, but this also helps his throat. I fee...
Salmon Oil for Dogs & Cats, 32 oz - Omega Supplement
Lighter dog and cat. The buckle is at the top. Its way easier for putting on and control. I walk my dogs together. I have to have to be able to put on harness quickly, and the top buckle gives me more control if she pulls.
Best Pet Voyager Step-in Air Harness - S Fuchsia
an easy way to record first moments, just put in your phone and you have an automatic record!
New Puppy Milestone Cards/ Printable Photo Pages/ Record all of your Puppy's Firsts!
I use this to plan overnight road trips with my dogs.
Dog Pet Travel Planner / Dog Checklist/ Dog Travel/ Trip Planner/Pet Care Printable
This printable planner made it fun and easy to not only take care of my puppies, but to keep a photo record also. My phone photos really get disorganized, so I wanted something seperate. Its also nice for older kids to use too. There's lots of real l...
Minimalist Puppy Planner and Journal/I Love My Puppy Printable Records/Care Pages/Medical Pages/
This has the loop at the top for more control when my heavier medium dog pulls when walking. It also is super fast to get on.
Puppia Cynthia Dog Vest Harness, Blue, Large | Petco
I use this for my big dog, along with the snood that is on this list. It helps him calm down with loud noises, especially fireworks. We still have to comfort him, but this makes him more manageable. Another thing that helps him is the noise of a big ...
ThunderShirt Dog Anxiety Relief Vest XL Blue
My dogs love these and they fit nicely under a table.
Kenneth Cole Gray Pet Bed Kenneth Cole Luxury Pet Bed 28*20*10
DOGS TOO! One of these fits inside the square dog beds and gives the senior dogs a nice cuddle.
VitalCozy 4 Pcs Soft Fleece Baby Blankets Set
The food that is nutritious and budget friendly, that we feed our senior dogs
Diamond Naturals Senior Formula Dry Dog Food | Chicken & Rice
WE use this brand for my large 5 yo dog and my senior dogs
DIAMOND Naturals Skin & Coat Formula All Life Stages Dry Dog ...
For the PICKY PRINCESS dog! She stopped eating the senior dog food and I even tried another brand and she would not eat it. We even tried adding a bit of beef broth. I just bought this food and added a tiny bit of water and she loves it! I tried mixi...
KIBBLES 'N BITS Mini Bits Savory Beef & Chicken Flavors Small ...
Cats
I adopted a cat that was raised with dogs a few years ago. As she has aged we have tried a TON of products. Cat trees she didn't like or it was poorly made, treats she didn't like and so forth. That's why I am sharing here.
Absolutely durable, we have had this since 2023!
Feandrea 61in Cat Tree with 2 Caves & Hammock
Durable, we have had since 2023!
Catit Airsift Jumbo Hooded Litter Pan - Warm Gray/White
For finicky eaters, I alternate cat treats. She prefers the soft filled ones the most though. I trained her to come in from the back yard or if I can't find her in the house by calling her name for treats. So treats are important.
TEMPTATIONS MixUps Backyard Cookout Flavor Soft & Crunchy ...
I alternate these with Tempations. (see other board) I watch the amount of treats because of her weight but they are great for rewarding her to come when I call.
Friskies Party Mix Original Crunch | Chewy
CLEAN TEETH! Its so hard to brush her teeth! I mix these in with her treats. They are big for a senior cat to chew so I just put a few in with her other treats. They last longer that way too.
DENTALIFE Savory Salmon Flavor Dental Cat Treats, 19-oz bag
For CAT BREEDERS- I made this by request for a cat breeder. Just print and download to manage your breeding for clients.
Cat Breeder Forms for Cat Breeders/PDF
FOSTER KITTENS. I made this for other foster kitten moms. Keep track of weight and other important details. It's also great to keep a record to give to the person who ends up adopting the kitten.
Kitten Care Planner for Foster Kittens