Senior Dog Care Journal

Is My Dog Too Old for a Dental Cleaning? The Anesthesia Question
Why 'anesthesia-free' dental cleaning misses the disease that matters, and what home dental care can and cannot do for an older dog. Read more...
Do Joint Supplements Actually Work for Senior Dogs? An Honest Answer
The evidence for glucosamine in dogs is genuinely unsettled. Here's what the research shows, what it doesn't, and how to decide — from a shop that sells them. Read more...
Why Your Senior Dog Slips on the Floor — and What Actually Helps
Weak back legs and slick floors make each other worse. Check nails first, then fix traction, then add support. A practical order of operations. Read more...
When Is a Dog Actually a Senior? It's Not One Age for Every Dog
Giant breeds are senior at five or six. Small breeds not until ten to twelve. Here's how vets actually define it, and what changes to expect first. Read more...