at-home care for older dogs

Support your senior pet’s quality of life with these at-home guidelines.

We’ll take you through the basics (and not-so basics) on exercise, mealtime, and comfortable considerations for your home.

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Senior pets and exercise

Tips on keeping your elder pup or cat active.

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Diet and nutrition for senior pets

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Commonly asked questions

There are a few things to consider when feeding a senior dog. These include making sure your senior receives the appropriate recommended nutrition, has proper bowel movements, avoids excess weight, and has an ideal bowl placement.  

If you’re unsure about any of these, talk to your vet. 

There’s not a quick and easy answer here, since it’s mainly dependent on the individual pet. The good news is, if your pet is doing OK with their adult food, you might not have to make any changes! 

Talk to your vet to see what they recommend for your senior pal. 

Ideal activities for senior dogs include walking, swimming, and playing with their favorite toys.

While senior dogs can be just as active as their younger selves, it’s important to make sure you don’t push them. Signs of too much exercise include excessive panting, shaking legs, reluctance to move, and extreme tiredness after the workout.  

If you notice any of these signs, pull back and discuss them with your vet. 

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