Senior Small Dog Articles

Your dog’s skin and hair play an important role in keeping him healthy and comfortable. They prevent water and heat from leaving your dog’s body, and help keep viruses and bacteria out. One of the best ways to make sure your dog’s skin and coat are in the best possible condition is through his diet.

Your dog needs antioxidants to help promote a healthy immune system. This is why every IAMS™ dog formula contains optimal levels of these nutrients. Antioxidants are important nutrients that help maintain health by slowing the destructive aging process of cellular molecules. They also can be important in improving immune responses and vaccine recognition in dogs. This might be especially critical for young animals that are being vaccinated while their immune systems are still developing. Antioxidants also can reverse decreases in immune-cell function for mature dogs

Congratulations! You're the proud owner of a puppy. It's important to take steps now to ensure great puppy health. Louise Murray, DVM, director of the ASPCA's Bergh Memorial Animal Hospital in New York City and author of Vet Confidential (Ballantine, 2008), offers these pointers for your puppy's first year.

How much do you know about the food you’re buying for your puppy? When shopping for puppy food, pay attention to these three sections of a dog food label.

Traditionally, owners of large-breed and mature/senior dogs have known that their dogs may be predisposed to common joint and skeletal conditions—problems that may affect their mobility and overall wellness. The good news is that specially formulated diets and dog care products can help promote skeletal and joint health and assist in maintaining healthy cartilage.

If you see signs of aging in your dog, don't wait to feed him the proper diet. Feeding a high-quality, premium food throughout your dog's life is the best way to help him age gracefully.

Feeding your dog the right nutrients and a complete, balanced diet doesn’t have to be a head-scratcher. Find out how to choose the right dog food, how often to feed your dog, how to handle treats and supplements, and much more.