As the years go by, we all change and that includes our walking abilities. Katie used to run up to fifteen miles with Mom, now that she is a senior dog, she walks pretty slow most of the time and can’t go with us on all our walks because they are too long. The above photo was taken a couple weeks ago when Katie and I went for an hour walk with Mom. These days forty five minutes is about the longest she wants to walk. She was super happy and really enjoying herself.
A senior dog can be really active, even larger breeds, but Katie has arthritis issues that have been bothering her and getting worse for several years. Her one front leg is rather stiff, she drags her back left paw on and off, and occasionally when she is tired, her back end will start to collapse, but she catches herself. Until recently, she had bad arthritis in her paws and wouldn’t allow anyone to touch her paws. By this last summer, she really didn’t want to walk much more than around the block.
Thanks to BlogPaws, I received a bottle of Revitamal in June. I wasn’t asked to write a review after all, but we started giving this product to Katie. It took almost six weeks before we started to see some changes, but then she started feeling better and after about two months, her paws are as if she has no arthritis! Slowly we stopped her other pain meds and supplements and now the only thing she takes is Revitamal. She is still stiff and has her problems, but she wants to walk and wants to walk further more often, and occasionally, she even plays chase and wrestle, just for a couple minutes. We have recommended it to a couple other friends with senior dogs and both have reported seeing positive results.
Katie ready to do speed drills or squats
Because of our age range, twelve, eight, and one, we rarely walk together. Usually, two of us walk, and then one, but we all still take our two to three walks a day. Katie rarely walks with Bailie because Bailie is a powerhouse, crazy, walking dog, and it is just too difficult. Katie and I walk together often, or Katie gets an alone with Mom walk. To work on her speed and get her heart rate up they do speed drills using driveways or lampposts. No running, but they speed walk, then walk slow, then speed walk, then slow.
Katie doing the sit part of her squats
Katie getting up from her sit, it isn’t easy but she does it
Mom also has Katie doing squats which we learned from Slimdoggy. These help strengthen her back leg muscles. Mom brings treats along and has Katie sit, then get up and walk a couple steps, treat, then repeat. Katie does ten reps, once a day on a walk. After Katie does the squats, she seems to have a bit more pep in her step.
We find the most important thing is to listen to your senior dog, push them a bit, but be mindful of their age and physical condition. Keep them moving, but treat them like a grandparent.
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Okay, if your mom does all that walking, I suggest she come to visit us and walk the old woman Slow who could use a good dose of Rivitamal and squats!! 🙂
Mom says that the problem is she spends so much time wearing us out, she is totally worn out herself! Revitamal for humans would be great!
Katie looks great! How wonderful to see her out there being active, and looking happy too. I keep trying to remember to do those squats with Sheba, I never thought to add them to a walk, that’s a great idea and I think I’ll try it. I think your advice to keep them active while being mindful of their age and limitations is spot on.
Thank you. Mom brings the treat pouch on walks where Katie needs to do the squats and she gets one for every squat. If I’m lucky enough to be along on the walk, I usually join in and get treats too. We just use Zukes since we love them and they are low cal.
We are sure happy that Katie is getting along so good!
Some days she isn’t as good, but most days she is doing pretty well which is pawsome.
Wow, Katie, I’m so glad that Rivitamal works for you- we don’t have any senior dogs here, but I’ll make sure to share the word to those I do know! With the additional plug for a nice walk with the dog, too. 🙂
Exercise is important to keep arthritis a bit more at bay too.
You go Katie!
She is trying her best!
You go Katie. We think seniors rock and we love the way you try. Have a super Saturday.
Best wishes Molly
Katie does do her best to keep moving along. Sometimes it is sad when she can’t, but it is life.
I’m going to have to check out that Rivatamal for Scout! Glad it’s working for Katie! You go Katie!!!!
We quit after 2 weeks and no improvement but then learned it may take longer with older dogs that have older issues and that was the case. We recommend it for sure. They only have one size bottle now because it is a new product so we order several at once to save on shipping.
Lovely pictures of Katie. The mom and I are glad she is doing so well. The mom really needs that Revitamal. XOXO Sparkle the PBGV
I think lots of humans would do well with it!
I’m glad the Revitamal worked for Katie. We loved it! I’ll be hopping on your walk hop tomorrow! ☺ XXOO Bentley
Awesome! Can’t wait to see what the boys have in store.
I’m so glad the Revitamal worked for Katie and she can walk together with you or with your mom. Is there a special order, who walks first or is it more randomly selected?
Oddly, Bailie is always in the first place because she is youngest but she can also hold it the longest. No idea why she always gets to go first, or I get to go with her first sometimes. Katie is always last, but in the morning it makes her happy as she likes to sleep in.
I’ve been hearing nothing but good things about Revitamal. Will definitely have to keep that in mind for Harley when the time comes. I love the squat exercise concept from Slimdoggy. I will have to incorporate that into our regiment also. Great post, enjoying the hop, I’ve been “under the weather” so I’m trying to make a comeback now….
Hope you are feeling better! We are amazed right now at the power of Revitamal, it has really been wonderful.
WE are so Happy to hear that this Revitamal has helped Katie…
Mom is really happy. She is still no speed queen, but she has gotten more excited about more walking again.
Katie, we especially send our love to you…We know all about needing to slow things down…So excited to learn of Revitamal…We need to try that stuff!!!! Above all, Katie, you look fabulous!!!! Love to all of you, Emma!!!!
Thank you! We really didn’t have any hope for Revitamal as Katie has tried so many different things, but it has really been wonderful!
That’s awesome that you’ve had such good results with Revitamal!! I’ve only just heard of it! Katie is such a cutie! <3
Katie is our elegant lady dog 🙂 We are all happy she is feeling better lately.
Wow Katie! That is awesome news about the Revitamal… keep up the good work. I’ve been doing some squats too lately.
That is largely thanks to your telling us it might take longer in older dogs with problems they’ve had for a while.
At first we thought “poor Katie” but it really sounds like she is doing better! Walking a senior dog does require special time so that you can do it right like your mom. Thanks for the tips hopefully by the time I’m a senior dog mom will be too old herself! Love Dolly
We still have a lot of poor Katie because she is obviously an old lady, but we are happy she is doing a bit better lately. Mom says getting old is never easy, I don’t know what she is talking about.
We adopted 10 year old Kacey this summer and daily walks, and now limited “jogs” have transformed her into a new dog! http://pawsgo.blogspot.com/2014/07/foster-fail.html
That is great! A fit dog is really a different dog!
Typist is a little intrigued cause her collie is starting to have back leg issues. Is the squat just a sit?
We have Katie sit completely (she likes to try and cheat as it is not as easy to sit as it once was), hold for a couple seconds, then stand and walk a couple steps, then repeat. It seems to really limber her up for the rest of the walk and strengthens those back end muscles. Katie gets a small treat after each time she walks a couple steps.
Typist will try that with her collie, thanks!
I bet a portion of my bully sticks it will help!
I’m so glad Katie found something that helps her. She’s such a beautiful girl! And wow, your mom does a lot of walking!
Yep, Mom is always tired out from trying to wear us out 😉
LOL, wearing out three dogs is a full time task. XD
Mom says it might be full time plus!
You have got quite an age range going on there guys, just as well your Mom is up for lots of walks! I love that Katie is feeling better though, they must be magic drops! 🙂
I hope you’re having a fun day,
Your pal Snoopy 🙂
It seems at our house we never do things the easy way! Those are magic drops, and we are quite thankful for them!
So glad that you found something for Katie so she can enjoy her walks again! 🙂
She still isn’t like she used to be, but that is life. At least she feels like doing a bit more, though.
Good to hear positive results.
We are really happy with the results.
That supplement sounds like a miracle. I am so happy Katie found something to make her feel better!
She has a bit more pep in her step, thankfully.