The SDVS Resource Hub
Practical Tools for Better Senior Dog Medicine
Clinical templates, position statements, case studies, published articles, and free CE, developed with specialists and general practitioners.
Clinical Tools & Templates
Checklists and guides you can apply to senior patient visits today.
Building Your Senior Protocol Guide
Senior identification is one of the most inconsistently applied protocols in small animal practice. This reference gives your team one shared framework.
Download FreeSenior Wellness Pre-Visit Screening Checklist
Everything a complete senior dog visit should include: appointment structure, pain screening, cognitive assessment, and discharge planning.
Download FreeThe Senior Anesthesia Communication Playbook
Developed with Dr. Katie Bennett, DVM, DACVAA. Client-ready scripts for vets and techs — adapt freely to your style and your client.
Download Free10 Things Every Clinic Should Have for Senior Dogs
The clinic-readiness checklist: what every veterinary practice should have in place to support senior dogs and their owners.
Download FreePosition Statements
Emerging topics in senior and geriatric canine medicine have a large impact on this important group of patients. These statements represent the view of the Senior Dog Veterinary Society, created with specialist and general practitioner input.
Unique Needs of the Senior Dog Demographic
Read the Statement (PDF)Cognitive Decline Assessment in Aging Dogs
Read the Statement (PDF)Our Position on Frailty in Aging Dogs
Read the Statement (PDF)Behavior Changes in Senior Pets as a Potential Sign of Medical Disorders
Read the Statement (PDF)Pre-Anesthetic Considerations in Senior & Geriatric Canines
Read the Statement (PDF)Anesthetic Considerations in Senior & Geriatric Canines
Read the Statement (PDF)Case Studies
Real cases designed to help veterinary professionals confidently manage complex aging patients and improve quality of life.
Proactive Joint Care in Aging Dogs
As dogs transition from adulthood into their senior years, preserving joint health becomes a key component of healthy aging.
We walk through two real-world patient examples exploring how diet, exercise, and smart supplementation can be tailored to support each dog’s joint health and keep them moving well before disease sets in.
- Two hypothetical patient scenarios
- Multimodal approach to canine osteoarthritis prevention and joint support
- Supporting research
A Real-World Case of Mobility Transformation in a Senior Dog
Mobility decline is common. But early intervention is what changes the story. Catching subtle changes before they compound gives us the best window to preserve strength, confidence, and joy, and Huck’s case is a perfect example of that.
- Full clinical background
- Multimodal mobility strategy
- Spotlight on URSOLYX™ Soft Chews
- Clinical outcomes & quality of life
- Key clinical takeaways
The Twig Fix: A Multimodal Approach to Canine Osteoarthritis
In senior patients, comorbidities such as chronic pain and kidney disease are common and often require a multimodal pain management approach to maintain comfort while minimizing treatment-related risks.
Our real-world case of multimodal management of osteoarthritis begins with Twig, a 15-year-old Cattle Dog Mix.
- Full clinical background
- Treatment strategy rationale
- Antinol Plus protocol
- Clinical outcomes & quality of life
- Discussion
- Key clinical takeaways
- Evidence snapshot box for GPs
Senior Dog Vets in Print
Articles from our founders in leading veterinary publications.
Conversations with SDVS
Our founders, on the shows talking about senior pet care.
Understanding Aging in Dogs: From Principles to Practice
Join founders Dr. Monica Tarantino and Dr. Lisa Lippman with guest Dr. Brennen McKenzie, Director of Veterinary Medicine at Loyal, for a deep dive into the science of canine aging — and what it means for your exam room.
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