Senior Dogs
My Rescue Was Already 8 When I Got Her. Here's How I'm Giving Her the Best Years.
When I adopted Winnie, a stocky, graying Pit Bull mix with a crooked tail and a face full of character,...
Senior Dogs
Celebrating and supporting dogs in their golden years.
Senior Dogs
How to Recognize Pain in Dogs (They're Experts at Hiding It)
In fifteen years of clinical practice, this is the single most important thing I wish every dog owner understood: dogs...
Senior Dogs
The Senior Dog Bucket List: Adventures Adapted for Aging Paws
When one of my foster dogs, a twelve year old Beagle named Clementine, was diagnosed with a heart condition that...
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Why I Stopped Feeling Guilty About My Senior Dog's Slower Pace
There was a period, about six months after Bowie's arthritis diagnosis, when guilt was running my life. I felt guilty...
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Swimming, Stretching, Sniffing: Low-Impact Activities for Senior Dogs
When I counsel owners of senior dogs about exercise, the conversation often begins with a misconception: that their aging dog...
Senior Dogs
My Dog Is 14 and People Can't Believe It. Here's What We Do Differently.
His name is Chester, and he's a fourteen year old Labrador mix. When I tell people his age, they look...
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The Best Sleeping Arrangements for Dogs with Joint Pain
Your senior dog spends 14 to 18 hours a day sleeping or resting. That means the surface they sleep on...
Senior Dogs
How to Keep Your Senior Dog Mentally Sharp (Beyond Just Walks)
In my clinical practice, I see a consistent pattern: owners invest heavily in their senior dog's physical health (joint supplements,...
Senior Dogs
Gray Muzzle, Big Heart: Celebrating Dogs Who Are Just Getting Started
When I tell people I foster senior dogs, the first thing they say is usually some version of "that must...
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The Morning Routine That Transformed My Senior Dog's Mobility
Six months ago, Bowie's mornings looked like this: alarm goes off, I get out of bed, Bowie attempts to get...
Senior Dogs
I Spent $200/Month on My Senior Dog's Health. Here's Every Dollar.
When Bowie turned nine and the wellness checks started getting more involved, I decided to start tracking exactly what I...
Senior Dogs
When Your Dog Can't Jump on the Bed Anymore: Adapting Your Home
The first time it happened, I pretended I didn't see it. My foster dog, a nine year old Boxer named...