How to entertain a senior dog?
Molly Will
2025-07-15 17:11:08
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You just need to consider changing your older dog’s toys, and the games you enjoy together, shorten how long you play, and adjust how intense and active your play times are.
These toys can help you both make the most out of your play times and you may be surprised at how much fun you and your older dog can still have.
Chew toys for sensitive teeth can help you both make the most out of your play times.
The Senior Kong is a perfect toy for your older dog, it’s made from a softer rubber than regular Kong toys, so it’s kinder to sensitive gums and teeth, but still just as durable.
Stimulating dog toys such as puzzles or interactive toys into their playtime can help them remain mentally active.
Nina Ottosson’s range of dog puzzles and interactive toys can help exercise both your dog’s mind and body and can reduce boredom.
Always use interactive toys – especially more difficult problem-solving ones – on a non-slip floor as the effort of standing and not sliding for long periods of time can be too much for older joints.
For some, puzzle toys that can be done lying down are far more appropriate.
You might find that your senior dog is just as happy and just as enthusiastic chewing their old favourites – or you might have to get something softer and not as demanding on older teeth and jaws.
For some dogs you can’t beat a homemade dog toy – such as an old kitchen towel cardboard tube with some treats inside and the ends folded down.
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