Senior Dog Care
Learn how to care for your senior dog's aging needs including what to feed them and how to keep them comfortable during their golden years..

What To Feed Your Senior Dog

8 Best Foods for Senior Dogs in 2025, Recommended by Vets
PetMD Vet Advisory Panel
How To Choose the Best Dog Food
Jennifer Coates, DVM
Does My Dog Need Senior Dog Food?
Christina Fernandez, DVM, DACVECC
How to Switch Your Dog's Food
Jennifer Coates, DVM
Senior dog
What to Know: Adopting a Senior Pet

What Age Is a Pet Considered Senior? Pets are living longer thanks to better veterinary care and better nutrition, which means there is a good chance that when you are searching for that next...

Michael Kearley, DVM
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Michael Kearley, DVM

Keeping Senior Pups Healthy and Happy

8 Best Joint Supplements for Dogs in 2025, Recommended by Vets
PetMD Vet Advisory Panel
Dog Massage: Everything You Need to Know About Canine Massages
Jennifer Coates, DVM
9 Best Orthopedic Dog Beds of 2025, Recommended by Vets
PetMD Vet Advisory Panel
How to Care For Your Senior Dog
Brittany Kleszynski, DVM

All Senior Dog Care Articles

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7 Health Issues To Look for When You Have an Older Dog
PetMD Editorial
How to Teach Your Dog to Swim
Georgina Ushi, DVM
8 Best Flea and Tick Medications for Dogs in 2025, Recommended by Vets
PetMD Vet Advisory Panel
What To Feed a Dog With Diarrhea
Sandra C. Mitchell, DVM, DABVP
When Is a Dog Considered a Senior?
Barri J. Morrison, DVM
How To Get Dog Pee Out of Carpet, Floors, and Couches
Tiffany Tupler, DVM, CBCC-KA
6 Dog Sleeping Positions and What They Mean
Janelle Leeson
6 Best Ear Cleaners for Dogs in 2025, Recommended by Vets
PetMD Vet Advisory Panel

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