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11 Products Your Senior Dog Needs

From dog nappies to toe grips, this gear will help your pet thrive through their golden years

by Sean Zucker | expert review by Dr John Iovino, DVM
31 October 2023
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Despite our best efforts, we all age. While retinol, hair dye and the uniquely human ability to lie about mathematical certainties help us prolong facing this truth, the physical effects of our bodies slowly deteriorating are inevitable. But as most of us eventually learn, with a few lifestyle changes and the right products, not much will actually change day-to-day. This revelation also applies to our pups as they enter the senior dog designation – minus the human vanity pleas that typically precede it. 

“With senior dogs, I find the care to be the same for an adult dog at a baseline in terms of basic routine. Some of the changes that occur over time would be any chronic conditions that may develop through ageing”, explains Kinship Collective veterinarian Dr John Iovino. “These may need to be managed with medication or repeat vet visits to ensure things are on track in terms of treatment. Some senior dogs may require specific nutrient requirements and supplementation for certain issues and so a diet change and supplements may be needed later on.” 

Contrary to our (read: my) proclivity to grow bitter, jaded or confused by the next generation’s obsession with influencers Ive never heard of, Dr Iovino states a dog’s personality will remain intact as they age. All they need is a few useful adjustments and helpful tools to ease the transition into their golden years. So naturally, we rounded up a few helpful products to look out for if you’re adopting a senior dog or yours is starting to grey.

Btw, our editors (and their pets) picked out these products. They’re always in stock at the time we publish, but there’s a chance they’ll sell out. If you do buy through our links, we may earn a commission. (We’ve got a lot of toys to buy over here, you know?)

Orthopaedic bed

Elevated dog bowl

Joint pain and ageing go together like puppies and getting into trouble. But there are many small adjustments that’ll help your pup handle their ageing joints. To avoid them bending over too much, try an elevated bowl. “I think elevated food bowls are a good idea for any dog, especially if they’re larger or they have, for example, a chronic neck issue that may make it more difficult to put their head downwards,” says Dr Iovino.

Lifter harness

Joint support supplement

Zesty Paws, Mobility Bites for Dogs, Hip and Joint, All Ages

Again, joint issues are a huge part of ageing. “As dogs age, natural function of the joint starts to deteriorate. Cartilage and bone inside of the joints start to deteriorate and this stimulates the body to create inflammation to help clean up the issue,” says Dr Iovino. Luckily, he offers an easy relief option. “We have a lot of evidence that joint supplementation can be helpful to rebuild components of the joints and this will help them function better and in many cases can help to reduce pain.”

Steps

Car ramp

Toe grips

Stroller

Nappies

Incontinence support supplement

Potty pad

Sean Zucker

Sean Zucker

Sean Zucker is a writer whose work has been featured in Points In Case, The Daily Drunk, Posty, and WellWell. He has an adopted Pit Bull named Banshee whose work has been featured on the kitchen floor and whose behavioral issues rival his own.