Welcome to our Senior Dog Blog

This blog is dedicated to all the dogs out there that have a few great years under their fur! The dog who has seen you mature, seen you through hard times, seen you laugh and cry or may have been there through a relationship or two. The "old faithful" guy or girl in your life that you know would always be waiting for you to come home with open paws! The one who is always happy to see you and can't wait to get your love and attention but would always give you so much more in return. We know, in our hearts, that even without a spoken word, this dog has helped us through many hard times and has been there to rejoice in our good times. We thank you for always being there and for somehow just always knowing what we need to make us feel better.

Here's hoping, that through this blog, we can give back at least a portion of the joy that they have brought to our lives over the many years.

Run by Vicki Sutkowski, CMP of For The Love of Hope Canine Massage & Stretching

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The Doggy Zen Den was founded after years of working with dogs both in Canada and the U.S. I was driven from a young age by my compassion for animals and as I grew older I sought to provide a service to animals that would encompass personal touch, love and health benefits. I teach seminars & workshops to dozens of dog owners. While my practice is inclusive of all dogs, I have focused a majority of my efforts on working with senior and shelter dogs. I received my canine massage training from Midwest Natural Healing and have attended certification courses in Bach Flower Remedies, Pet First Aid and Canine Behavior. I currently run 2 blogs. I’ve registered over 400 hours of hands on experience working with dogs in a massage and stretching capacity and service clients from Oshawa to Burlington. I am also a certified Animal Reiki Practitioner. I was recently asked to become a resident Practitioner at Cherry Valley Retreat (http://cherryvalleyretreat.com/) and will be hosting a series of workshops on Holistic Stress & Anxiety Relief Methods for Dogs. Contact: 416-452-1588 or fortheloveofhope@ymail.com

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Thursday, March 4, 2010

Flea Season is Coming! Look to Natural Remedies for your Senior Dog!

Flea season is almost upon us! Keep in mind that those little tubes you can purchase at Walmart are filled with harmful pesticides! What's worse is that they are not 100% effective against anything! They do negatively affect your pets immune system though. There are many other natural alternatives to flea protection. Here are some home remedies for flea control:


Citrus repellent:

Cut a lemon into quarters and immerse it in boiling water. Steep it overnight to make the repellent. Spray it all over your pet, especially behind the ears and around the head also getting the base of the tail and the “‘armpits’.

Aromatherapy repellent:

Add lavender and cedarwood essential oils to pure almond carrier oil as the base. Shake well and spread over the pet’s skin to keep the fleas away. You can also rub an essential oil of eucalyptus , tea tree , citronella , lavender or geranium on a rope collar or even a doggy bandanna .

Essential oil bath:

For bad infestations, you can give your dog an essential oil bath. Get the bath ready using a few drops of tea tree or lavender essential oils. An alternative is a herbal flea dip made from fresh rosemary leaf .

Here's to a happy flealess season for you and your dog!

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