As your loyal senior dog continues to fill your life with joy, it's crucial to adapt their care routine to ensure they age gracefully and enjoy their golden years to the fullest. At Senior Dog Revolution, we're dedicated to providing expert guidance to help you navigate the intricacies of senior dog care. By tailoring their wellness regimen to their specific needs, you can transform their life and keep their tails wagging with vitality. Here are some essential senior dog care tips that can make a world of difference. Balanced Nutrition for Vitality Just like humans, senior dogs thrive on a ..read more

Losing weight can be a concern when you notice your once well-conditioned old dog starting to shed pounds. Weight loss in senior dogs can occur gradually over time or rapidly, leaving you perplexed and eager to intervene. Understanding the common causes of weight loss and ensuring your dog's overall health is essential to address this issue. v Senior Dog Revolution aims to shed light on the causes of weight loss in older dogs and provide guidance on maintaining their health. Read on to discover the secret to helping your old dog regain a healthy weight while continuing to enjoy their meals. W ..read more

by Megan McCorkle RVT Gifts are our language of love and this year's Senior Dog Gift Guide is full of so much fun stuff for you and your senior dog! If you're always looking for ways to spoil your senior dog, look no further. We have collected our favorite gifts for senior dogs here in our Senior Dog Gift Guide. Our senior dogs bring us so much joy and giving them a little something special can strengthen our human-animal bond. They are so easy to please that even if you find a practical gift that you can use with your dog or a toy that ignites engagement, they will be ecstatic! Check out our ..read more

Should you purchase pet insurance for your old dog? Have you ever experienced sticker shock after a vet visit when your senior pet has been sick? Veterinary medicine has improved to provide testing and treatments for pets to help them live longer, healthier, happier lives. Pet insurance can be a good way to help manage the cost of veterinary care for senior dogs. This industry is available to help with expenses surrounding accidents and or common ailments like arthritis, cancer, diabetes, and other metabolic diseases. Ultimately, you must decide for yourself if buying pet insurance is “worth ..read more

By Megan McCorkle LVT Recently, we posted a poll to our Instagram and Facebook groups regarding pet insurance with senior dogs. The focus being pros and cons and the experiences with this industry from a pet parents’ perspective. The poll included several positive aspects reflected in answers received. Most pet parents described the policies as fairly affordable. Some believe they were saving money in the long run with a policy in place should an illness or injury arise. Most pet parents felt peace of mind that they could give their pet better care if they didn’t have financial fears. The big ..read more

We discuss 3 Causes of Panting in Older Dogs and what to do about it. Written by Megan McCorkle, LVT Has your older dog suddenly started panting at night? What can you do to comfort him and get everyone back to rest? Here are common reasons old dogs might be panting One reason older dogs can pant that seems obvious is they have gotten too hot. Try moving them away from others, have them lay on cold floor, and have a fan on them to help them cool and get back to sleep. Another reason for sudden panting is anxiety or stress. Has anything changed recently that could be upsetting your older dog ..read more

By Dr. Monica Tarantino There’s a lot to consider when deciding if you should board an older pet. Having watched so many pet parents stress about this situation, here are 3 important things to take into account before boarding your senior dog. But first, let's start with a few things that make senior dogs different as a group. Senior Dogs Are Different The first thing to recognize is that your older dog is different than its younger counterparts. Even if your old dog acts like a puppy! Young dogs are often able to handle stressors better than older dogs for a variety of reasons. Many senior d ..read more

It can be a struggle when you see your once well-conditioned older dog begin to lose weight. Learn some common causes below! Seeing your old dog starting to lose weight unintentionally is tough. Especially if your dog spent most of its life in good condition! For some senior dogs, you may see the weight loss occur slowly over time. Yet for others, it may be something that happens quickly and before you even have time to intervene! Many dog owners are concerned about weight loss in their older dogs. This blog will focus on discussing some common causes of weight loss and what you should do if ..read more

by Dr. Monica Tarantino A comprehensive blood panel is a common vet exam. It is a great way to see how your senior dog is doing. It can show things like kidney or liver function, sugar levels, and other issues. The vet will take a sample of blood and check a few of its basic functions. Many aging dogs experience health problems as they get older, no different from human beings. As a pet owner, you might want to take your old dog in for some tests to see how healthy they are. However, you are likely to be a little confused as to why they need these tests, especially if some of the tests offere ..read more

3 Tips for choosing a Diet for Your Old Dog Written by Megan McCorkle, LVT The Pet food industry can be hard to navigate for many pet owners. Here are a few things to help you sort through marketing. Pet foods are typically labeled for the life stage of the pet. The most common stages you see on the bags of dog food at the store are puppy, adult, and 7 years plus in age. However, they can be marketed in many more ways to include by breed and medical conditions. When considering a diet for your pet choosing the correct life stage is important to provide complete and balanced nutrition as they a ..read more