Smaller dogs are preferred for seniors because they are easier to handle and most only require moderate exercise and are lower maintenance.

Yorkshire Terrier

The Yorkshire Terrier makes an excellent companion for seniors because they are easy to carry and don’t require much space. The are perfect for a small apartment. They are a breed with lots of personality and provides lots of love and companionship to it’s owner.

Care is needed if grandchildren come to visit, especially toddlers who could easily hurt the dainty Yorkie.

A Yorkie can live between 13 and 16 years and live lots longer.

Bichon Frise

The Bichon Frise is easy to train and also can do lots of tricks if trained properly. They do suffer from separation anxiety is left alone for longer periods of time.

The Bichon Frise has a fluffy white coat that needs to be groomed regularly. They are also double coated and do not shed.

They get along well with children. Due to their robust size, they are not likely to get injured. However, care must be taken with toddlers because bichons can snap at them.

The bichon lives between 12 to 15 years but is prone to several severe health conditions that you can discuss with your vet.

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The answer to this question depends on the dog breed. Dogs that are bred for working such as Retrievers and Huskies require lots of exercise.  Walk these dog for at least 30 minutes each day. In addition to their normal daily walks, smaller dogs such as lap dogs or toy dogs only require an occasional walk for exercise. Two or three times a week in usually sufficient. They can also run around the house which also gives them lots of exercise.

The best way to determine how much exercise your dog needs is to look at his body and behavior. If he is fit and not overweight and behaves well in the house, then he’s probably getting enough exercise.  If after you walk your dog, you notice that he is getting into everything in the house and just not behaving well, try playing with him with is dog toys in the house. Play fetch or hide and seek. If he’s a swimmer and you have a pool, take a swim with him.

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In order to thoroughly clean your cats litter box, here are some steps that you should take.

1. Dump all of the used litter into a garbage bag and toss it out immediately.
2. When cleaning the box, use very hot  soapy water . Do not use harsh chemicals. I use dish washing liquid.  Scrub the box with old rags that you keep just for this purpose.
3. After scrubbing , rinse the box very well with hot water to remove all traces of  soap.
4. Fill the box with hot water and add a cup of bleach.
5. Rinse the box again very well with hot water to remove the bleach.
6. You can either air dry the box, or wipe it with a clean rag.
7. Fill the box with clean litter. You may want to line to box with kitty liners, or a plastic bag. This will make clean up next time easier.

Change the box a least one a week and scoop every day. Your cats does not like a dirty box and neither will you. Remember, your pets count!

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