Is Your Clinic Senior-Dog Friendly?

Ten accommodations that help senior dogs — and their humans — feel safe, supported, and seen.

Most clinics are set up for healthy pets in their prime. Senior dogs navigate slippery floors, jumps they can no longer make, and appointments that move faster than they do. This free SDVS checklist walks your practice through the accommodations that elevate care and comfort for aging patients.

• Comfort-first exam room setup: padding, flooring, ground-level entry
• A stress-less appointment workflow, from check-in to payment
• Age-appropriate medicine: geriatric dosing and senior-specific handling
• Team training and pet-parent support, including caregiver burden