We can do so much at home for our pups so that they stay healthy and happy for years to come. The earlier we start the better.

My dog is now 2 ½ years old. I do quite a few things to keep my girl in good shape. Here are my tips:

Start with keeping those pearly whites sparkling. I put an odorless and colorless shot of a liquid in Nyx’s water every day when I refresh her water bowl in the morning. I have done that with my other dogs too and they never had a professional dental cleaning in their lifetime. I also brush my girl's teeth. It takes a bit of time to get a dog used to it but it is so worth it. An additional fight against bacteria settling into the teeth. Always make sure you shop for a dental paste for dogs without artificial sugar in it (weirdly some manufacturers add xylitol … not a significant amount but I think we should just avoid it all). Artificial sugar is poison for our pups.

Another thing I do is put cleaning eardrops in my girl's ears whenever she gets a bath. Especially if your baby has floppy ears it is super important.

Nyx gets supplements. Fish oil capsules and a little something else for her joints. I suggest you ask your vet for a recommendation.

These 3 things aren’t that difficult and can make a world of difference. Teeth problems and ear problems lead to really sinister other illnesses that can be prevented by incorporating what I do into your doggy wellness schedule.

If you want to know what I use don’t hesitate to contact me via the contact form on this page. I don’t promote brands at this point but I am happy to share it privately.

To a healthy pup and Happy New Year.

Christina – Don’t Shop … Adopt