Senior Dog Care Guide
Senior dogs deserve extra attention, comfort, and tailored nutrition. Large breeds are typically senior at 7+, small breeds at 10+. Twice-yearly vet visits, joint support, and gentle enrichment make their golden years genuinely golden.
Quick Care Facts
- Diet: Senior or high-quality adult formula — lower calories, higher-quality protein, joint supplements
- Vet: Twice-yearly checkups — seniors develop issues faster than younger dogs
- Joint support: Glucosamine, chondroitin, and omega-3s from middle age onward
- Exercise: Shorter, gentler walks — quality over quantity; swimming is excellent
- Comfort: Orthopedic bed, ramps for furniture/car, warmth in winter
