Old Dog Love, written by renowned veterinarian Dr. Joanna de Klerk (featured on the BBC's Young Vets), is the ultimate guide for anyone caring for an aging dog. Whether you're a first-time senior dog owner or a seasoned pet parent, this book equips you with everything you need to provide the loving, informed care your dog deserves in their later years.
With expert insights, Old Dog Love covers essential topics like:
- Understanding When a Dog is "Senior"
- Benefits of Adopting a Senior Dog
- Quality of Life and How to Judge It
- Unique Health Considerations for Senior Dogs
- Aging Process and How It Impacts Your Dog
- Environmental Adaptations for Comfort
- Senior Dog Enrichment and Mental Health
- Exercise Guidelines for Senior Dogs
- Physical and Alternative Therapies
- Customized Senior Dog Nutrition
- Managing Common Senior Dog Ailments
- Preparing for End-of-Life Decisions
Today’s veterinary advances mean dogs live longer than ever, spending more time in their senior years. This book will help you navigate the unique needs of older dogs, who often face age-related health challenges but can still live vibrant, joyful lives. You’ll learn how to optimize their care through targeted grooming, nutrition, exercise, and mental enrichment, and how to recognize when it’s time to say goodbye, so you can make their golden years truly golden.
Dr. Jo de Klerk, with her extensive expertise in pain management and senior pet care, shares actionable advice to enhance your dog’s quality of life and even reverse signs of aging. She reminds us that age is not a disease—older dogs can live happy, active lives with the right care. Old Dog Love is your trusted companion for keeping your senior dog healthy, comfortable, and deeply loved.