The Complete Senior Dog Wellness Guide

Your comprehensive veterinary guide to caring for your aging dog with dignity and quality of life. Written by Dr. Rosemary Stolzer-Bolton, DVM, this 80-page guide covers every aspect of senior dog wellness, from early detection of age-related diseases to compassionate end-of-life planning. What's inside: • When is my dog a senior — breed-specific aging timelines and what changes • Senior wellness exams — bloodwork panels, what to expect, frequency recommendations • Arthritis & mobility — NSAIDs, joint supplements, ramps, rehab, environmental modifications • Cognitive dysfunction — canine dementia signs, enrichment strategies, medications • Senior nutrition — calorie adjustment, protein myths, supplements that actually work • Heart disease — murmurs, CHF, medications, monitoring at home • Kidney disease — staging, diet management, fluid therapy, when to intervene • Cancer — common types, treatment options, quality of life during treatment • Vision & hearing loss — adaptation strategies, safety modifications, communication changes • Incontinence — causes, medications, management strategies, when it's not just aging • Dental disease — extractions in seniors, anesthesia safety, home care • Skin, coat & lumps — what to watch, when to biopsy, fatty lipomas vs concerning masses • Digestive issues — pancreatitis, IBD, appetite changes, medication considerations • Pain management — multimodal approaches, laser therapy, acupuncture, recognizing pain • Quality of life & end-of-life — the HHHHHMM scale, hospice care, euthanasia decisions