Old Dog Love: A Common-Sense Guide to Caring for Your Senior Dog

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Written by renowned veterinarian Dr. Joanna de Klerk, formerly featured on the BBC show “Young Vets” The Complete Guide to Senior Dog Care is an excellent reference for anyone whose dog is approaching the final stages of life.

Regardless of whether you have never had an older dog before or you’re a seasoned professional, this book will provide you with a helpful, go-to guide for all senior dog care information that your dog might need in their older years.

Topics include:

How Old is Old?
Adopting a Senior Dog
Loss of Senses
Adjusting Your Senior Dog’s Living Space
Preventative Veterinary Care
Nutritional Adjustments
Common Senior Ailments and Care
Making the Hardest Decision

With recent advances in veterinary medicine, dogs now live much longer lives, meaning that a large proportion of their lives is spent in their senior years. Older dogs need much different care to younger dogs, and are more prone to developing age-related health ailments. With this book, you will learn all about senior dog care, grooming, nutrition, exercise, health problems, the aging process and when it’s time to say goodbye, so you can give your old friend the best loving care in his twilight years.

The Complete Guide to Senior Dog Carehas been compiled and written by veterinarian and author, Dr Jo de Klerk, who has a special interest in pain management. As a result, a large proportion of her clinical cases are aging dogs. She brings her experience into this book, giving plenty of tips and recommendations to improve your dog’s quality of life and turn back the clock on your dog’s age. After all, age is just a number, not a disease, so even older dogs can live a long, happy and healthy life.

From the Publisher

What to Expect

Seeing our furry friends go grey is something we all have to inevitably face, but that doesn’t mean you can’t be prepared for when the time comes. Get ready for the golden years and learn ahead of time about what exactly old age entails. You can read about the signs of aging in your dog, how their breed may affect the timeline, and what to expect when undertaking senior care.

Adjusting the Home

Let’s face the facts: your dog isn’t built like they once were! Even the most young-at-heart pups will eventually need help getting around and preforming higher-energy actives throughout the home. Get the scoop now on research-backed tips, tricks, and essential supplies for setting up a home environment that ensures max comfort and accessibility for your sweet senior dog.

Senior Dog Nutrition

Throughout their senior years, your dog’s diet will be an increasingly crucial part in ensuring healthy and happy old age. In fact, the right plan can mean you’ll have more time with your furry friend before they cross the rainbow bridge. Be proactive for your dog’s health with essential insight on additional needs, concerns, and adjustments that surface in a senior dog’s diet and wellness.

Common Ailments

When preparing for your dog’s senior years, it’s important to know what ailments may arise. Prior knowledge about common health problems in older dogs means you can know what exactly to look for and treat potential problems before they get worse. Additionally, getting informed on common ailments beforehand means you and your furry friend have the upper hand for preventative measures.

Expert Advice

Author and veterinarian Dr. Joanna de Klerk used her extensive experience in working with thousands of senior dogs to give you the most accurate and effective advice on senior dog care.

Exercise and Mobility

Exercise is important for dogs of all ages, but having a senior means knowing how much is too much. Get expert advice on finding the balance between play and rest.

Weight Management

Keep your senior dog’s health optimal with proper weight management: find all the key info you need about what a healthy weight is for your dog and how to maintain it throughout their old age.

Preparing for the Rainbow Bridge

Not sure when it’s the right time to say goodbye? Get gentle guidance on deciding when it’s time to let go and how to deal with any grief that may occur after your dog passes.

ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0861BJZ7F
Publisher ‏ : ‎ LP Media Inc. (16 Mar. 2020)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
File size ‏ : ‎ 2541 KB
Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
Print length ‏ : ‎ 159 pages