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Description: The old rule of thumb for calculating dog age is 1 human year equals 7 dog years, however; smaller dogs live longer compared to large breeds. A large breed may be considered a senior at 7 years old whereas a toy poodle may be considered middle aged at 7 years old.

Contributing factors: Normal aging process, medical conditions, and environmental conditions.

Herbal Treatment: Some herbs that may form part of a formula are: Alfalfa is not just for horses. It is rich in minerals and vitamins and stimulates the immune system. It is also a blood purifier and helps to detoxify the body. Echinacea helps boost the immune system. Golden Seal helps to boost immune system. St John's Wort has anti-depressant properties. Chamomile helps to reduce anxiety.

Homeopathic Treatment: Homeopathics are medical formulas based on a theory of like cures like and highly diluted quantities of medicinal substances are given to cure symptoms.

Essential Oils: Every essential oil has a unique and distinctive fragrance which stimulates the immune system, body and emotions in a precise way. The essential oils are diluted with a carrier for delivery because they should not be used in concentrate form. Carriers range from sweet almond oil to watermelon seed oil, each possessing individual healing traits. Essential oils are purposefully matched with individual carries to achieve a specific result. Some essential oil formulas may contain the following essential oils for this disorder:

Flower Essence Aspen promotes fearlessness. Gentian promotes interest in life. Honeysuckle helps ease depression and grief. Mustard for depression. Rock Water is used for still joints. Scleranthus

Other: Reiki or other types of therapeutic touch is beneficial. It has been our experience dogs respond positively to the healing human touch.