Senior Dogs Episodes

Welcome back to Part Two of our conversation about senior dogs. In Part One, we talked about what happens as our dogs age and some of the changes we might notice along the way. Now we’re getting into the practical side: How do we actually help our dogs through this stage of life? In this episode, we’re talking about the ways we can adapt our care as our dogs’ needs change — from supporting mobility and managing pain to making changes around the house, thinking about nutrition, keeping their m...

Senior dogs have a way of making us slow down. They may not move quite as quickly as they used to. Their routines can change. They might sleep more, play differently, or develop little quirks that weren’t there a few years ago. And sometimes, it can be hard to know what’s simply a normal part of getting older — and what might be a sign that something else is going on. In Part One of our conversation about senior dogs, we’re taking a closer look at what actually happens as dogs age. We’ll talk...