Senior Pet Talk | for dogs + cats

19. Move It or Lose It - Safe Exercises for Senior Pets

What are some safe exercises for my senior pet? In this episode, Dr. Amanda talks about how to help senior dogs and cats stay active and keep moving safely as they age.

18. Is This Lump a Problem?

Is this lump a problem? Today, Dr. Steffen covers how to evaluate skin masses, lumps, and bumps on senior pets, and why you shouldn't assume a mass is harmless based on a

17. The 10-Minute Monthly Checkup That Could Add Years to Your Pet's Life

What should I check on my aging pet every month? In this episode, Dr. Steffen shares a once-a-month, 10-minute senior pet checkup she calls her Aging Gracefully checklist

16. How to Make Your Home Senior Pet Friendly

Is your home set up for your senior pet? Today, Dr. Steffen focuses on how a senior pet's home environment affects daily comfort and mobility. Senior pets spend most of t

15. Age Is Not a Disease: Rethinking Senior Pet Care with Dr. Hunter (Part 2)

Age is not a disease. We're back with Part 2 of our conversation with Dr. Steffen and Dr. Hunter, where they continue digging into senior pets, sharing takes on tools, qu

14. Senior Pet Care in General Practice with Dr. Hunter (Part 1)

What vets wish pet parents knew about senior pet care. In this first part of a 2-part series, Dr. Steffen is joined by one of her best friends and general practice vet, D

13. Is My Senior Dog Having an Emergency? What to Watch For

How do I know if my dog is having a medical emergency? Last week was all about common cat emergencies, and today we're focusing on dogs. Dr. Amanda walks through 5 common

12. 5 Common Senior Cat Emergencies Every Owner Should Know

How do I know if my cat is having a medical emergency? In today's episode, Dr. Amanda Steffen walks through 5 common senior cat emergencies. If you've ever found yourself

11. Are You Exhausted as a Senior Pet Parent?

Caregiver burden and exhaustion are real, even for pet parents. Today, let's talk about the impact caregiving has on you, not just your pet. Dr. Amanda covers: The impa

10. Why Your Senior Pet Might Need More Protein, Not Less

How much protein should my senior pet get? In this episode, Dr. Amanda discusses a common misconception: that protein should automatically be reduced as pets age. In real

9. How to Choose a Good Supplement for Your Pet

How do you choose a good supplement for your pet? Today, Dr. Amanda talks about why pet supplements can be so confusing for senior dog and cat parents, especially since m

8. What to Ask at Your Senior Cat's Vet Visit

What should a senior cat vet visit include? Today, Dr. Amanda is back with another vet visit episode, but this time all about cats and what to ask for during your appoint

7. How to Prepare for Your Senior Dog's Vet Visit

What to bring with you and your dog to the vet. In this episode, Dr. Amanda talks all about what to expect at a senior dog veterinary visit and how to prepare for one. S

6. Weight Loss in Senior Cats Is Never Normal

My cat's losing weight. Should I be worried? That's exactly what Dr. Amanda focuses on in this episode - senior cat weight loss and why any unexplained changes should be

5. What Integrative Veterinary Medicine Actually Means (And What It Doesn't)

What does integrative veterinary medicine actually mean? That's what Dr. Amanda digs into today, including the buzzwords you'll hear that don't really mean much in the wo

4. How Do I Know If My Pet Has Dementia?

How do I know if my dog or cat has dementia? Today, Dr. Amanda is talking all about how to recognize the early signs of cognitive decline in senior dogs and cats. She ge

3. Is My Pet in Pain? Managing Arthritis in Senior Dogs and Cats

Is my pet in pain? It's one of the hardest questions to answer because pets are so good at hiding it. In this episode, Dr. Steffen dives into pain management in senior do

2. What's Normal vs. Abnormal: Subtle Signs of Aging in Senior Pets

Trust your intuition when something feels off with your pet; it's often the first clue that matters most. In this episode, Dr. Amanda Steffen focuses on 10 different body

1. Is My Pet a Senior? Meet Your Vet & What Defines a Senior Pet

When does a pet become a senior? Welcome to the very first episode of Senior Pet Talk! In this episode, veterinarian Dr. Amanda Steffen breaks down one of the questions p

Welcome to Senior Pet Talk!

Welcome to Senior Pet Talk! Your whole-medicine approach guide to becoming the most prepared and informed advocate for your senior pet. Bring what you learn here into eve