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A Veterinary Surgeon Says the Cure for Your Dog's Pain Might Be a Toxic Backyard Flower | Canine Nutrition
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Your dog starts doing things that feel… different.
Pacing at night.Getting stuck in corners.Forgetting routines they’ve known for years.
Or just not quite seeming like themselves.
And you can’t tell if it’s normal aging… or something else.
These changes are easy to second-guess. Easy to explain away.
Easy to carry quietly while you wonder if you’re overthinking — or missing something important.
In this episode of The Dog Who Asked for More, Em sits down with veterinary surgeon Dr. Terry Fossum to talk about what aging can look like inside a dog’s body and brain — without fear, and without jumping to conclusions.
Not from a place of panic.But from a place of noticing.
Because sometimes behavior changes aren’t random.
And they’re not always “just getting older,” either.
They can be your dog’s way of telling you something feels different.
If your aging dog has started acting off and you’re not sure what to make of it… press play.
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This podcast explores life with dogs, dog behavior, dog behavior problems, dog obedience, dog anxiety, reactive dogs, dog reactivity, and dog training. It's for the dog community navigating overwhelm, guilt, burnout, and self-doubt while struggling to keep up with a dog who asks for more. Episodes cover canine nutrition, dog food, dog enrichment, dog body language, dog communication, emotional healing, self-trust, personal growth, and finding real relief in the connection you have with your dog. Whether you're raising a reactive dog, feeling discouraged, or simply trying to better understand your dog and yourself, this podcast helps you create a calmer life together and strengthen the bond that changes both of you. We're now building to take this conversation on the road, bringing honest support directly to dog parents around the world.
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