PET157 / Australia
Healthy ageing for dogs
Separate normal ageing from changes that deserve veterinary attention and explore evidence-led options.
Prepare a focused conversation
Separate normal ageing from changes that deserve veterinary attention and explore evidence-led options. Write down when the change began, what you have observed and which questions you want your veterinarian to address.
Bring the existing care into view
Keep the diagnosis, current medicines and previous reviews together. Ask what further assessment is needed and how any proposed plan will be monitored.
Read evidence with its limits
Research in a different species or setting does not automatically answer a clinical question about your pet. Use the linked evidence pages to separate study type from a treatment claim.
When to use local care
If your pet is in distress, cannot bear weight, has suffered trauma or is deteriorating rapidly, contact a local veterinary clinic. A public information enquiry cannot assess an emergency.
Sources and editorial status
Prepared by PET157 from the references below. This page has not been independently reviewed by a veterinarian. Content updated 2026-10-13.