Make sure the environment is safe
Just like humans, when your dog is getting older, they experience certain body modifications, so you have to change some things around them as well and make sure the environment is safe.
“Many senior dogs have decreased hearing, vision and mobility, so make sure the environment is safe. Slippery floors are a nightmare for dogs with mobility issues. Having carpet runners or rubber mat runners is much safer and more comfortable for them,” says Judy Morgan, DVM, CVA, CVCP, CVFT, an integrative veterinarian and owner of Clayton Veterinary Associates and Churchtown Veterinary Associates in Clayton, New Jersey.
