About this episode

Dawn discusses the challenges of dealing with judgment and guilt when caring for an aging dog.

Have you ever been told you're keeping your old dog alive too long? If you share life with a senior dog, chances are you've encountered unsolicited opinions from friends, family members, strangers, or even people on social media. They see a gray muzzle, a slower gait, arthritis, or a mobility device, and immediately assume your dog is suffering. But is old age really the same as a poor quality of life? In this episode of Life With Old Dogs, Dawn explores why people feel compelled to comment o...

People in this episode

Host: Dawn Mimnaugh

Topics covered

• old dogs
• quality of life
• judgment
• guilt
• aging pets
• unwanted opinions

Keywords

• senior dog
• pet care
• aging
• mobility issues
• dog health
• pet ownership
• quality of life

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