Senior Dog Care: Science-Backed Wellness & Compassionate Support
In this video, I discuss caring for your aging dog — from normal aging changes to cognitive dysfunction, nutrition, supplements, pain vs soreness, emotional wellness, and current scientific research to help your senior dog thrive.
Featured Scientific Studies & References
Therapeutic Diet & Canine Cognitive Dysfunction — Senior dogs fed diets with medium-chain triglycerides (MCTs) and a Brain Protection Blend (including omega-3s, antioxidants, and B vitamins) showed significant cognitive improvements over 90 days in a controlled study:
PubMed summary of this same study:
A nutritional metabolomics study suggests MCTs alter metabolism in ways that may support senior canine health:
For broader context on CDS and brain health — including antioxidants and nutrient support — see:
Purina Institute overview on CDS nutrition support
Discussed Supplements & Products
Brain & Cognitive Support:
• MCT-enriched foods
Omega-3 & Joint Support
•Welactin (omega-3 fish oil for pets)
• Nordic Naturals Omega-3 for Pets
Joint Health Supplements
•Dasuquin (advanced joint support)
• Cosequin (glucosamine & chondroitin)
Probiotics & Gut Health
• Proviable Probiotic (multi-strain, supportive during stress or GI upsets)
Whole Food Add-Ons for Nutrition
• Dehydrated Sardines for Dogs (high omega-3, protein & nourishing whole food)
You can search online or at local pet food retailers
Herbal Support & Organ Health
• Mountain Rose Herbs (herbs like turmeric, milk thistle, chamomile, etc)
Nutrition & Diet (Video Topics)
Senior dog whole foods diets
Homemade balanced recipe basics (with veterinary oversight)
Professional fresh diet providers with veterinary nutritionists
• Balance IT (custom balanced homemade recipes) —
• JustFoodForDogs (vet-formulated fresh meals) —
Pain, Soreness & Movement
• How to tell pain vs age-related stiffness
• When you should exercise more vs exercise less
• Integrative support options — from supplements to gentle physical activity
❤️ Emotional Wellness in Senior Dogs
• Addressing sundowning & disrupted sleep–wake cycles
• Maintaining enrichment, connection & daily routine
• Supporting emotional needs as dogs age
💗 Compassion & Quality of Life
This video also emphasizes compassionate care, helping owners make thoughtful, science-based decisions. Every senior dog deserves a life full of comfort, support, and love.
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This video is for educational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, cure or treat any disease. Your primary vet should always be consulted with any changes to your pet’s wellness plan or diet.
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Great video…❤Hi Poppy ❤
Gus is so smart and I talk to him like a little human which to me he is and since he is with me 24/7 he goes every where and knows exactly what I say ….Love my Baby…❤ hi Poppy ❤
The problem with supplementing fish oils is that they are almost always rancid by the time they get to the bottling facilities