EP15 - A Pet Parent’s Guide to Senior Dogs w/ Dr. Monica Tarantino

Text me your question or inquiry here! Hey friends! This week on the pod, we’re diving into all things senior dogs with the incredible Dr. Monica Tarantino (@seniordogdoc). From defining what actually makes a dog senior to the small changes that can make a big difference in their golden years, Dr. Tarantino brings warmth, wisdom, and a whole lot of heart to the mic. Do you have a question or inquiry for me? Send me a text from the link above, ask me on any social media platform, or email drmollysayspod@gmail.com! Episodes of The Dr. Molly Says Podcast are on all podcast services along with video form on YouTube! Senior Dog Veterinary Society: https://www.seniordogvets.com/ Instagram: https://tinyurl.com/5d574928 TikTok: https://tinyurl.com/2p9kjd9d YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/mr3jradc TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Intro 00:37 Dr. Monica Tarantino 02:59 The Inspiration For Senior Dog Veterinary Society 07:30 What Does Senior Dog Veterinary Society Do? 09:58 What Is A Senior Dog? 14:56 How A Dog Ages 18:16 What Pet Parents Should Do When Their Dog Becomes A Senior 25:16 Joint Musculoskeletal Pain 28:50 Clinics Becoming More Senior Dog Friendly 31:41 Top 7 Things Pet Parents Should Do Before Their Dog Becomes A Senior 50:28 Cancer Screenings 01:02:06 Dr. Tarantino Meeting Her Soul Dog 01:05:36 Anticipatory Grief 01:09:18 Pet Loss Community 01:14:09 Are You Walking Your Dog Too Much? 01:19:38 Outro