Many changes we put down to “just old age” are treatable, especially pain. This guide helps you notice what matters, make your home easier, keep your dog moving and engaged, and bring clear records to every vet visit.
- Clear tables of what’s normal and what to tell your vet
- Practical home setup for slippery floors, stairs and beds
- Gentle exercise, strength and brain games for older dogs
- Medication, symptom and comfort trackers to share with your vet
What’s inside (38 pages)
Normal aging vs worth a check, signs to tell your vet, and when to go now.
Senior vet visits and the quiet signs of pain.
Gentle exercise and strength and balance exercises (with your vet’s OK).
Floors, stairs, beds, bowls, car trips, harnesses and lifting safely.
Food and weight, teeth, grooming, nails and a lump record.
Vision and hearing changes, cognitive changes and senior enrichment.
Toileting and incontinence help, and night restlessness.
Medication record and logs, symptom trackers, weekly comfort score, weight log and vet visit notes.
Quality of life, a good-day calendar, and talking with your vet about the future.
See real pages in the image gallery above.
Who it’s for
- Owners of dogs aged about 7+ (large) or 10+ (small)
- Dogs with arthritis, stiffness or slowing down
- Families sharing care of an older dog
Questions
Does it replace a vet visit?
No. It helps you notice and record changes so your vet can decide what they mean. BlueTarg Pro members can also use the Quality of Life Journal online.
How do I get it?
Right after checkout you get a download link on the order confirmation page and in your order email. If you created an account, it is also under My Account, Downloads. Nothing is shipped.
Can I print it?
Yes. It is designed for US Letter paper and prints well in color or black and white. It also reads well on a phone or tablet.
Is this veterinary advice?
No. It is practical education and organization, written to match guidance from sources like the ASPCA, AKC and Merck Veterinary Manual. Your vet is always the right person for diagnosis and treatment.
The BlueTarg Guide Collection includes this guide plus eight more (309 pages) for $59. Bought separately they cost $145.
Instant PDF download. Digital product; no physical item is shipped. For personal use. General education, not a substitute for advice from your veterinarian.
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