Articles

Vet-informed articles on canine longevity, organised by topic.

• Understanding Normal Aging in Dogs: What to Expect After Age 5 — Learn to distinguish between natural age-related changes and early warning signs that deserve veterinary attention.
• 5 Simple Nutrition Upgrades for Dogs Over 5 — Practical, sustainable dietary adjustments that support healthy aging—without overcomplicating mealtimes.
• Gut Health and Your Aging Dog: What the Science Says — How a healthy gut microbiome supports immunity, digestion, and overall wellbeing in older dogs.
• Keeping Your Senior Dog Mobile: Daily Routines That Help — Practical, low-impact routines to preserve joint health and muscle strength as your dog ages.
• Kidney, Liver & Brain Health: What to Watch For at Home — Key signs of organ decline in aging dogs and how routine monitoring supports early detection.
• A Practical Guide to Health Screening for Dogs Over 7 — What to test, how often, and what to discuss with your veterinarian at each check-up.
• The 7 Pillars of Canine Longevity: A Science-Based Framework — A structured overview of the seven evidence-based areas that most influence how well dogs age.
• Safe Supplements for Aging Dogs: What Works and What to Skip — A vet-informed look at which supplements have evidence behind them—and which are marketing hype.
• Chronic Inflammation in Older Dogs: The Gut Health Connection — How low-grade chronic inflammation accelerates aging—and what you can do about it through gut health.
• Weight Management for Aging Dogs: Why Every Kilogram Matters — How maintaining a healthy weight protects joints, organs, and longevity—and practical ways to achieve it.
• Canine Cognitive Dysfunction: Early Signs and What Helps — How to recognise the early signs of cognitive decline in dogs and what evidence-based strategies may slow progression.
• Understanding Your Dog's Blood Work: A Plain-Language Guide — What CBC, chemistry panels, and key values like BUN and creatinine actually mean—in language anyone can follow.
• The Senior Dog Longevity Checklist: 20 Things You Can Do This Month — A comprehensive, actionable checklist of evidence-based steps to support your aging dog's health and comfort.
• Early Signs Your Dog May Be Aging Faster Than Expected — Seven subtle indicators that your dog's aging process may be accelerating—and what proactive steps to take.
• How Often Should Senior Dogs Have Blood Tests? — A clear, evidence-based guide to blood test frequency for aging dogs—by age, breed size, and risk factors.
• The Best Diet Approach for Dogs Over 7: A Vet-Informed Guide — How to evaluate and adjust your dog's diet as they enter their senior years—with practical, sustainable guidance.
• Joint Care for Large Breed Senior Dogs: Prevention and Management — Large and giant breeds face unique joint challenges. Here's how to protect mobility and comfort as they age.
• How to Use the Longevity Scorecard: A Step-by-Step Guide — Everything you need to know about the free Longevity Scorecard—what to track, how to interpret patterns, and when to act.