20 Best Guard Dog For Elderly (2023 Updated)

This has helped my girl SO much with back problems. She is fine now but this has helped so much with stairs and going potty. Highly recommend for dogs with back/arthritis/joint problems or IVDD. And it’s very affordable in Amazon.

I’ve been using this for the passed 4 weeks to help my 2 yr old pup get around after knee surgery. The sling supports her no problem and enables her to go up steps while I hold her back legs in the air (haven’t tried down – she gets carried).

However, it’s the ability to attached the sling to the collar that makes this product so great. This feature keeps her from slipping out of the sling. Especially when she so over enthusiastically sniffs the grass or tries convincing me to take her for a walk by pulling down the sidewalk.

(Hard to keep a young dog inactive for 4 weeks and more. ) Only hard part about ordering this product is getting the sizing right. My pup is a 65-70 lb sheppard-cattle dog-lab mix, so she has a barrel chest (more so than I thought) and a little waist.

The large is a little too wide for her, causing it to bunch at the front where her ribs are. I highly suggest measuring your dog before ordering. Tip: I found using her collar, instead of her harness, with the sling makes it easier to control her movement and direct her.

The treats didn’t seem to help my boxer’s hip issues any at all. She also didn’t seem to like the taste of them very much as I would have to coax her to eat them many times. Occassionally she just wouldnt eat the treat.

With other treats she eats them without hardly even tasting them.

These are horrible! I should have stayed with the other brand I was using. These are big crumbly squares. Our chihuahua will not touch these! If try to beak them in half they crumble into a mess!

Great product. My Scottie only eats home prepared foods so these vitamins are made specifically for her needs. Always keeping my baby healthy and strong.

Rescued a 10yr old German Shepard mix at the start of the pandemic that was not in the best of shape. She was fed human food, had obvious liver issues, weighed 54lb (this dog should have been a 30lb dog), had difficulty walking, was in obvious joint pain, didn’t want to do extended walks, always had an upset stomach and was going to take some nursing to get her into better shape.

Have tried a few other senior foods but for a dog that was so food driven, it was surprising that she would bore of them. Also, while they helped in her gradual weight reduction, her tummy never seemed to stabilize and there were still signs of liver stress.

Fast forward. She loves this kibble, her tummy has stabilized and the signs of liver stress are gone. Long hikes are a breeze, limps have been very few, and at a now 32lbs she looks trim with an excellent sheen on her coat, she is super high energy and loves chasing squirrels like a dog half her age.

This was a great find.

Our 13 year old (golden lab sized) mutts were starting to slow down, and one was looking particularly skinny, so we began to worry. We tried dry foods, supplemented with wet foods, supplemented with treats and nothing worked.

We did our research and the only “bad” reviews we could find were that some dogs just plain don’t like this food – Doesn’t make them sick like others, they just don’t like it. We gave it a shot, and the girls LOVE this food!! They will not stop eating it (used to take them days to finish a bowl, now we have to fill their bowls 2-3 times a day!), their bathroom habits have become more regular and plentiful, they have their spunk back, and the skinny one is starting to (slowly but surely) fill back out!! I was previously worried about auto-ship, now I may have to change from every 4 weeks to 3!!.

Our English Springer Spaniel recently started being fussy with his food. After some research, we switched him to this Nulo Senior food, and he loves it. After a couple weeks, he also has more energy, seems more spry, his stools are healthier and he just seems to be an all around happier puppy.

We’re very happy we switched him to Nulo.

When I saw this advertisement I was instantly drawn to its chic luxurious look. And I will say when it arrived it completely met my expectations. Looked and felt great. We use it to protect our new couch and it does just that.

However, when it comes to washing that’s where I have my issue. It collects a lot of fur and dirt and tend to hold onto smells in its fiber which calls for frequent washing, which is fine. Unfortunately, it takes FORVER to hang dry and leave puddles of water on the floor as it hold a lot of liquid and it’s very heavy.

Additionally, the fur gets very matted and doesn’t keep its luxurious look that originally drew me to it. I did find that brushing it out helps. But overall this blanket requires more grooming than my dogs.

Really not that impressed with this blanket. It was shorter than advertised by about 6 inches lengthwise (I ordered the king size). It didn’t match the size description for queen either, so I’m not sure what happened.

I reached out to customer service several times and received no reply, even on Instagram. This thing sheds like crazy and I have fuzz all over my house. It does protect my quilt from my dog digging, but I would not pay the price for what essentially any blanket can do.

This is technically washable, but if you put it in the dryer it will be ruined. This is overpriced for what it is and I’m glad I didn’t purchase a second one like I was planning. I ended up keeping it because my dog had a seizure on it and peed during the episode.

This brand is amazing! Just transitioned my senior Shar Pei mix to this from the weight control formula. My sweetheart, Serena, has had a rough life. Her ears were so bad, even with bi-weekly cleanings it took almost a dozen gauze pads just to get all the gunk out her ears.

Then more would build up again to the point it looked like her ears had never been touched. The scratching and biting also became a big problem. She’d pick and pick until I started finding bald or raw spots on her paws/legs/tail.

AvoDerm has helped to clear up her ears and it’s so gentle on her stomach. Serena NEVER leaves behind a full dish. Whether it’s dry or mixed with her favorite canned formulas (also AvoDerm), she always cleans her plate! 10/10 recommend!.

My bloodhound-lab mix is 5 years old. When I first rescued him he was allergic to everything. His vet and I had tried 10 different brands of food to no avail. He would have bloody stools, puking, ear infections, constantly bite his paws and get red, hot and angry rashes everywhere.

This food came highly recommended by a fellow Bloodhound owner. and wow. GAME. CHANGER! My dog has been on this for 3 years now. His allergies are a thing of the past (minus the itchy paws) but I would pay ANY price for this food.

My dog loves it and he hasnt been healthier. My sister is a vet and she has recommended this food to other allergy sufferers. Dont let the “avocado” part in its name scare you.

I’ve had my 7 yo rescued terrier mix on AvoDerm Joint Health formula for most of her life. She had subluxed back knees; worse on the left, and would favor her left hind foot and yelp whenever it got stressed at all.

My vet recommended Cosequin, which I gave her for a while. She also had dry, itchy skin that flaked a lot. I put her on AvoDerm Joint, thinking the Avocado might help her unhappy skin and glucosamine might help her joints and pain.

The dry, flaky, itching skin cleared up within 2 weeks, and her joint issues stabilized and healed over time to the point where she has not favored her back Left for years and you’d never know there was anything wrong with her joints.

This is not a cheap food, and I am a senior on a SS check, but, for the difference it’s made for her, it’s worth every penny. I’ve had dogs all my life, and cats for most of my life. You’re going to pay one way or another.

Good food, I believe, is your best health insurance for your fuzzy friends, and the difference in their and your quality of life is amazing when you do the research and spend what it takes. Though it’s not a guarantee of good health; cheap, low quality food will usually lead to suffering, poor health and vet bills.

I received the Blue Life Protection Formula – Beef and Brown Rice Recipe. My dog loved it. I’ve given it to her everyday so far, and she eats it all. I like that it contains NO chicken or poultry by-products.

, no corn, wheat or soy, no artificial flavors, and no artificial preservatives. I also like that it contains healthy ingredients , like deboned beef, brown rice, barley, and oatmeal. It also has healthy fruits and vegetables, like, carrots, blueberries and cranberries.

The Beef and Brown Recipe formula also contains Life Source bits, which contain antioxidants and vitamins and minerals, that helps maintain the immune system. The Blue Life Protection Formula contains Glucosamine, which aids in maintaining healthy muscles and joints.

The 5 lb. Bag contains small kibble with plenty of LifeSource Bits, to help support my dog’s immune system. It also aids in maintaining strong bones and teeth, along with a healthy skin and coat. On the side of the bag there is a recommended daily feeding chart, so I know how much to feed my dog.

My dog really seemed to enjoy Blue Life Protection Formula Dog food.

Blue Buffalo Life Protection Beef Recipe was a real hit with my dog, SweetPea. She watched me unbox the bag and waited impatiently for me to open the bag and give her this new food, with beef as the first ingredient, in her food bowl.

She immediately began eating and truly seemed to enjoy every bite. There were no problems transiting her to the new Blue Buffalo food. Since feeding her the Blue Buffalo Life Protection Beef Recipe she seems to have increased energy and alertness.

Her coat is shiny and she eagerly awaits feeding time each day and carefully watches her food bowl as we fill it with the Blue Buffalo. I appreciate that this food has no chicken or poultry by-products, no corn, wheat or soy; and no artificial flavors or preservatives.

She is an older dog and I care about what she eats to ensure a long, heathy life. I definitely recommend this food for SweetPea and other dogs, and their owners, who wants a healthy, high quality food.

I received this dog food free with a review from Ripple Street and Blue. #BlueLPFBeef #Sponsored.

We have a brown lab and a poodle, and we were feeding them what we thought was quality dog food. But we noticed a lot of itching and scratching. We were given the chance to try New Life Protection Formula beed Recipe.

This Adult Dog Food is listed as a highly rated brand. With real meat being the first ingredient in this delicious dry dog food, Plus essential proteins and carbohydrates to help meet the energy needs of your adult dog and omega 3 and 6 fatty acids to promote a shiny coat and healthy skin.

Our dogs were on this bag as soon as it was opened. You can smell the richness of this food. And our dogs couldn’t wait to get into this bag. We poured out the recommended amounts by weight and let them eat.

They emptied their bowls of 2 cups of food as if I had given a chicken leg. It’s been two weeks now, and we are seeing less scratching and licking. My labs coat is starting to shine have become more playful, with each other, and their stools are firmer.

We recommend New Life Protection Formula made in the USA to all pet lovers. This dog food has a blend of vitiams and minerals, which help with their immune system and life stage reqquirements as they grow older.

#BlueLPFBeef. #Sponsored.

So far this system has been working. My dog caught on after it shocked her one time then we switched it to only vibrate so she knows that it is warning her. My girlfriend cried a little when it shocked the dog but now she doesn’t have to be shocked again.

Only problem is the only extra collars that I can find are over $100. I have a puppy that I want to be able to use this system later when he is older but I don’t know iF I want to pay another $100 for another collar.

I bought this dog food so my dogs would have a little variety, but I won’t be buying it again. It was very dry and hard. I opened one can and it had a hole in the middle. I just figured maybe one can had an issue, but I was wrong.

The other cans in the case had issues too. They were all dry and they either settled or weren’t filled up all the way. I’ll include photos. I’m just sorry I didn’t take a photo of the first one with the round hole down the middle of a full can.

I found this hole when I was almost at the end of the can. Very strange.

I love these collars as they do not freak my dogs out and they still can drink or eat while wearing it. Definitely better than a traditional E- collar. This was used on a front leg with a cut on a Rhodesian Ridgeback.

I’ve also used it for spays and neuters.

This is by far the best quality and fitting harness I have purchased yet. Other companies seem to provide a “cookie cutter” cheap product that never fit my Giant Schnauzer perfectly. Ray Allen Manufacturing obviously understands a dogs build, comfort and their purpose.

I am looking forward to purchasing more of their products!.

I was given a quantity of this when we bought our new puppy. The breeder was very professional and she gave sufficient food, along with toys, a bed and a full harness and dog-lead. I asked why she used this stuff and she replied that it was quite simply the best.

She uses huge quantities because she breeds Rottweilers, and she realises that cheapest is never best, and her reputation as a KC registered breeder, along with the welfare of her puppies, is paramount.

Consequently she feeds a dry food with a proven quality that provides both the nutritional requirements and meets the convenience she needs. Quite simply, if it is good enough for her, it is good enough for me, and my beautiful little dog is thriving.

Enough said.

My two spaniels (8&5 years old) have been on Arden Grange since weaning. Have tried others but return to AG. High meat cobtent, hypoallergenic, and goid price. They have thrived on AG and without being crude, what you put in is what you get out, neither are farty dogs, no allergies or skin probs, just very healthy, happy dogs.

I originally bought the Arden Grange White Fish Sensitive and the Salmon Sensitive from Amazon. I really like the 6kg bags as I go through 2kg bags quickly but dont have room for bigger than 6kg. My Amazon order was fullfilled by Petshop.

com. 6kg bags no problem. Arrived quickly and sensibly packaged. As Amazon dont often do the 6kg, I now order direct from Petshop. com. They gave me a 10% discount code for ordering direct and free delivery.

I am very happy with the service and recommend Petshop. com highly.

I am told from my veterinary practice that Renal food lacks in flavour but so far my dog appears to eat Specific wet food with enthusiasm. The negative is the cost per tin and it can quite work out quite expensive.

To help with cost I mix a small amount of the wet food with renal kibble. So far I have found Petwell are the cheapest site for the purchase of this product.

For older dogs, very soft pate style. Perhaps a bit too soft if the dog has good teeth, mix with biscuit for some crunch.

The bag is well made (would love to see YKK Zippers – wink-wink!) And can haul a load comfortably. The pockets are well thought out for the urban commando. Lots of places for administrative stuffs – pens, keys, wallet, flashlight, etc.

, in the smaller pockets. The main compartment is voluminous! Notebooks. Lunch box. Change of clothes. Whatever. The back panel is very comfortable as are the straps. I loce that this came with its own battery and charging cord – saved me already! I would definitely recommend this bag!.

I love it except I should have bought the 1 with drink holder carrier on outside. Other than that I am satisfied. Knock on wood I haven’t had to try out the safety feature of being shot and seeing if that saves my life.

Lots of pockets inside that seems to be more than enough right now. Like that it came with a phone charger though it don’t have battery capacity indicator.

I bought this backpack because of the job I have in Security we do not have ballistic vests issued. I saw this backpack at Office Max but had to save money to get it but they stopped carrying it. Good to have the peace of mind that if something happens I am protected.