Keeping Senior Dogs Mobile: Arthritis and Aging Muscles
Muscle lost in a dog's senior years is hard to win back, so the winning move is keeping it. A few minutes of gentle daily work, plus a home that does not fight an aging body, preserves mobility longer than bursts of weekend activity.
Guides in this series
A daily mobility routine for senior dogs
A 10-minute daily routine of exercises for senior dogs with arthritis: warm-up walk, sit-to-stands, weight shifts,...
Read the guide → GuideTraction and home safety for aging dogs
Why slips hit senior dogs hard and how to stop them: runner and mat strategy, nail and paw-fur care, toe grips,...
Read the guide → GuideMuscle loss in old dogs: what helps
Why old dogs lose muscle in the back legs, when to see the vet, and the gentle strengthening, diet checks, and red...
Read the guide → GuideWeight management for stiff, senior dogs
Excess weight measurably worsens arthritis. Learn the rib check, treat-calorie honesty, safe low-impact movement,...
Read the guide →These guides are educational and are not veterinary advice. Always follow your own veterinarian's plan for your dog.
The equipment behind this guide
5 Foundation Exercises for Senior Dogs
Free printable guide: five gentle, vet-informed exercises that help senior dogs keep muscle, balance, and confidence.