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𝐒𝐥𝐞𝐞𝐩 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐛𝐥𝐞𝐦𝐬: 𝐖𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐙𝐙𝐙𝐬

Lick, lick, lick goes your dog. Tick, tick, tick goes your clock. If everyone in this house doesn’t hurry up and get to sleep, in the morning you’re all going to feel sick, sick, sick.

Sometimes, dogs don’t get enough zzzs to please. When your dog’s restless nights are keeping you awake, here are some tips that can help both of you get some shut-eye.

- Make a nice bed. How would you like to sleep on the floor every night? If you don’t have a good dog bed, a soft blanket or large pillow will work wonders too.
- Plan for bathroom breaks. Always let your pooch out before you bed down for the night.
- Tire your dog out. If you exercise your dog properly during the day, they will sleep soundlyat night.
- Massage aches away. Older dogs occasionally have pain from arthritis that keeps them up at night. Do whatever you can to relieve the pain, and your buddy will sleep better.
- Give your dog room to be themselves. Some dogs are simply night owls, and no matter what you do they will always stay awake.
- A little light in your dog’s life. Some dogs have trouble sleeping because of night-timeanxiety. Leaving a nightlight can be a reassuring touch.
- Prepare a good dinner. Good hearty homemade food is the best you can do if your dog has sleeping problems. Even just a plain yogurt with few blueberries as a desert can help alleviate a dog’s anxiety and calm their tummy. For balanced vet-formulated homemade recipes, please go to www.equals.dog.

𝐂𝐚𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐬: 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐢𝐩𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐜𝐥𝐨𝐮𝐝𝐲 𝐞𝐲𝐞𝐬

Cataracts often cause problems for people, but in dogs (and cats) they usually aren’t serious enough to raise an eyebrow. After all, a dog’s normal vision isn’t much better than that of the cartoon character, Mr. Magoo. The difference in sight caused by cataracts is usually minimal, however, if your buddy needs help getting around - or if you’re concerned about preventing cataracts in the future - here are some tips.

- Beware! Rearranging furniture at home is not a fun game for your four-legged friend, and a and a little bumpy.

- Give your dog a tour. If you do move things around, or if your dog has just begun having vision problems, gently lead them around the house, so they learn where everything is.

- Keep your dog within reach. Unless the garden or yard is securely fenced, keep them on a leash whenever you go outside.

- Keep up with check-ups. Apart from being a heredity condition, the leading cause of cataracts in dogs is diabetes. (Golden Retrievers, Labradors and Poodles are particularly susceptible). When the condition is caught early, cataracts can be delayed or even prevented altogether.

- Adjust your dog’s diet. Switching to a freshly made food is the best, because you can choose the best ingredients and adjust the fibre content. There’s scientific evidence showing that fibre can help control blood sugar levels and perhaps lower the risk of developing cataracts. EQUALS can provide a tailor-made recipe you can cook for your pooch at home. Natural supplements is another way to help your buddy alleviate the condition or even prevent it to happen. Learn more at www.equals.dog