Older dogs.
Bigger hearts.
Better days.
Sourced, practical advice for senior dog owners. Written under the pen names Sarah and Leo Bennett by a small editorial team, with a Border Collie named Lucy at the center of it.
Lucy, age 7. The reason this site exists.
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The guides senior dog owners reach for most, from the first signs of aging to the hardest decisions.
Quality of Life Scale for Dogs (HHHHHMM, Vet-Used Tool)
Wondering if it's time? The vet-used HHHHHMM quality of life scale for dogs weighs her good days against the bad, gently and in writing. Free printable.
Best Joint Supplements for Senior Dogs (9 Compared, Sourced)
Updated for 2026. The 9 best joint supplements for senior dogs, compared by glucosamine, chondroitin, MSM, omega-3, and independent certification.
Best Orthopedic Dog Beds for Senior & Large Dogs (7 Compared)
Updated for 2026. The 7 best orthopedic dog beds for senior and large dogs, compared by foam thickness, density, warranty, and price. Vet-sourced criteria.
Making Your Home Easier for a Senior Dog
A warm, practical guide to senior dog home modifications: low-cost changes to floors, beds, food, lighting, and stairs that make an aging dog's day gentler.
Pet Insurance for Senior Dogs: Age Limits, Pre-Existing Conditions, and What Is Covered
Pet insurance for senior dogs: what the law makes insurers disclose, what four providers say in their own words, and how to decide whether it is worth it.
Best Harness for Senior Dogs: 5 Picks for Lifting, Daily Walks, and Hindlimb Support
The best harness for senior dogs: 5 picks compared for daily lifting, walks, and hind-leg support, plus the lift-vs-walking decision, sizing, and what to avoid.
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Maven Pet vs PetPace: Which Health Monitor Fits a Senior Dog? (2026)
Maven Pet vs PetPace for a senior dog: compare prices, GPS, vital signs, vet access, and the total first-year cost before buying.
9 min
Maven Pet Black Friday 2026: What's Confirmed, What's Not, and the Current Best Price
Maven Pet Black Friday 2026: no verified code in the checked pages as of November 13, current annual and monthly prices, and how to check a deal.
5 min
Dog Health Monitor vs GPS Tracker: What a Senior Dog Actually Needs
Dog health monitor vs GPS tracker for a senior dog: compare location, resting breathing trends, costs, and what each device does not do.
10 min
How to Give a Senior Dog a Pill She Spit Out
How to give a senior dog a pill she spit out: record what you found, follow that drug's instructions, and call when the amount swallowed is unknown.
8 min
Dutch Vet Review (2026): An Annual Plan for Recurring Problems
Dutch vet review for senior dogs: the $149 annual plan, state prescription limits, medication costs, and what to check before paying or renewing.
9 min
How to Live With a Deaf Senior Dog
How to live with a deaf senior dog: one signal she can see, a light or a stamp indoors, and a long line or a fence. A bag rustle is not proof she heard you.
9 min
Prodogi Dental Strips Review (2026): When She Hates the Brush
Prodogi dental strips are one press on the gum line when she will not sit for the brush. The strip sticks, then dissolves in the mouth.
9 min
Pimobendan (Vetmedin) for Dogs: What It Does and Which Dogs It Is For
Pimobendan for dogs: what the FDA label approves it for, why it starts before symptoms, which stages must not take it, and the label's own side-effect data.
11 min
Is Pet Insurance Worth It for a Senior Dog?
Is pet insurance worth it for a senior dog? Insurance pays for the next condition, not the current one. The half you can answer today, and the half you cannot.
9 min
Heart Murmur in Senior Dogs: What the Grade Means and What Happens Next
A heart murmur in senior dogs is a sound, not a diagnosis. What the I to VI grades measure, when loudness does track severity, and what the vet does next.
10 min
Furosemide (Lasix) for Dogs With Heart Failure: The First Dose, Side Effects, and When to Call
Furosemide for dogs with heart failure: what the first dose does, which side effects are normal, which mean stop and call, and why the vet rechecks blood.
11 min
Congestive Heart Failure in Senior Dogs: Stages and Life Expectancy
Congestive heart failure in dogs life expectancy depends on the stage: the ACVIM stages, the median survival studies found, and the one number to count at home.
12 minIs your dog a senior yet?
A quick check against the AAHA Senior Care Guidelines and the standard size-adjusted veterinary chart. Three inputs, takes ten seconds.
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