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Senior Dog Revolution Podcast

by Dr. Monica Tarantino

Give your senior dog their best life yet. We dive into senior dog topics of health and happiness and teach you about how senior dog's have very different health needs then their younger counterparts. Join Dr. Tarantino, as she sets the standard for senior dog care and learn how you can give your senior dog their best life yet!

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Episodes

  1. 5 Signs Jose Showed Before His Cancer Diagnosis

    This is a special episode. It was originally recorded as a private audio for our senior dog parent communities, Glow Together and AfterGlow, shortly after we said goodbye to our beloved Jose—just 9 days after his cancer diagnosis. I’m sharing it with you now because the signs Jose showed were so...

  2. Senior Dog Supplement 101 with Dr. Delomba!

    Today, we have VetriScience supplement expert, Dr. Delomba on the show. She answers FAQ on supplements, discusses ingredients she likes and even shares 3 of her favorite supplements on the episode! Links to the products below: VetriScience Composure Chews (calming) VetriScience Golden Years Calm...

  3. Anticipatory Grief with Senior Dogs with Dr. Lawlor and Dr. Lippman

    In this episode we discuss anticipatory grief with clinical psychologist, Dr. Katie Lawlor and veterinarian Dr. Lisa Lippman. Anticipatory grief is so common amongst pet parents and in this episode we break it down and give some tips on how to deal with it.

  4. Senior Dog Diets. Should your dog be on one?

    This week, I have the amazing Dr. Lippman back again and we are discussing the ins and outs of senior dog diets! Should every senior dog be on one? Tune in to hear our thoughts!

  5. 4 Tips to Surviving the Holidays with Your Senior Dog

    This week, we are kicking off season 2 with an amazing guest, Dr. Elizabeth Delomba from Vetriscience! Dr. Delomba helps us discuss common challenges we have with senior dogs during the holidays as well as tips to help avoid them including some supplements we love! Special thanks to Dr. Delomba…

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  6. Pet Health Insurance Survey and Review 2021

    This week we go through survey results on pet health insurance from YOUR perspective. We surveyed hundreds of pet parents on social media and here's what they had to say.

  7. Could Pet Health Insurance Help Your Dog?

    This week we have an amazing guest, Dr. Gamboni on to discuss pet health insurance. Dr. Gamboni shares the journey her own senior dog Mr. Cole went through and how pet health insurance saved them tens of thousands of dollars in the end.

  8. 4 Tips When Your Senior Dog's Health is Declining

    This week we talk about 4 things pet parents can do when they start noticing their older dog's health declining. Life moves quickly with our senior dogs. In our episode this week, Dr. Tarantino shares some changes she has been noticing with Becca her 16 year old labrador mix this week and what...

  9. NuQ: A Blood Test that DOES Pick up on Cancer in Dogs

    This week we are joined by the lovely Dr. Lisa Lippman to discuss the latest blood test called the NuQ test. Unlike traditional bloodwork, this test CAN help detect cancer like hemangiosarcoma and lymphoma in dogs. Listen as Dr. Tarantino and Dr. Lippman discuss how they will use it.

  10. Pet Loss Community Patreon and Other SDR Projects!

    This week we have a mini-episode updating our pet parents on two projects Dr. Tarantino is working on. The first is a patreon account for pet parents that are struggling with the loss of a pet. The patreon community is called Pet Loss Community and Dr. Tarantino has teamed up with the amazing Dr....

  11. Heart Disease vs Heart Failure in Senior Dogs

    Has your dog been diagnosed with a heart murmur or heart disease? This week, Dr. Tarantino is back and takes you through the difference between heart disease and heart failure and how to monitor for heart failure with your dog!

  12. Grieving over Pet Loss: You're NOT Alone and our Tradition

    This week, Dr. Tarantino discusses grief around losing a pet and how her and her and her fiancée cope when losing a dog.

  13. Collapse in Older Dogs: What to know as a pet parent

    Collapse in an older pet can be really scary. This week, we bring back the amazing Dr. Gordon to discuss collapse or syncope in older dogs. He discusses the common causes and other important need to knows as a pet parent.

  14. How can Wellness Bloodwork Help my Dog? What EVERY Pet Parent Should Know About Bloodwork

    Your dog needs a lot of things throughout the year and one of them that we believe in here so much is annual wellness bloodwork. For our seniors, we often do wellness bloodwork twice a year. But why do vets like Dr. Tarantino recommend it so highly. Building off of last week's episode, this week...

  15. Can Bloodwork Tell if My Dog Has Cancer?

    This week, Dr. Tarantino goes over a common questions from senior dog pet parents: Will routine bloodwork pick up on cancer? As you can imagine, the answer is a bit complex. Listen up as Dr. Tarantino sheds light on the topic.

  16. Old Dog Vestibular Disease with Senior Dogs

    This week we have Dr. Gordon discuss old dog vestibular disease! This disease can be very scary for us when we see it and understanding why it happens and the usual progression can be invaluable to helping us get our senior dogs through these events. This week we have the wonderful Dr. Brent…

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  17. Stem Cell Therapy in Dogs Part 2: Picking Patients and Our Experience at VMC Fort Mill

    This week we share the final part of our Stem Cell therapy in dogs interview with Dr. Julie Reck. We'll dive into our selection process for picking patients for this therapy and share what our experience with stem cell therapy has been like for some of our patients here in Fort Mill! Final…

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  18. Stem Cell Therapy in Dogs Part 1: The Basics with Dr. Julie Reck

    Learn about the basics of stem cell therapy in dogs with our guest Dr. Julie Reck. What are stem cells and how can they be used in dogs? This is episode 2 out of 3 on stem cells and builds on last week's episode on Mobility and Stem Cells. So if you haven't listened to that first- check it out!...

  19. Your Pet's Mobility and Why You Need to Think About it Now with Dr. Julie Reck

    So many of us struggle with mobility issues in our senior dogs. Here, Dr. Reck and Dr. Tarantino cover 4 of the most important principles for pet parents to know about with regards to mobility in their dogs. Following this episode, they discuss their experience with a newer therapy to help…

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  20. Three Ways to Help GERIATRIC Senior Dogs

    Geriatric seniors need A LOT of extra help and often they get left behind! Dr. Tarantino discusses 3 ways we can help our oldest, crunchiest dog friends!

  21. 4 Things to Avoid with Your Dogs During the Holidays

    The holidays here are so are increased visits to the vet! Dr. Tarantino discusses 4 tips to keep your dogs out of trouble and avoid a trip to the ER this holiday season.

  22. Arthritis in Dogs and 3 Easy At Home Changes to Help Your Dog's Joints

    In this episode, learn about 3 changes that every pet parent can do at home to help support their dogs joints and mobility in their home. Especially important for senior dogs but helpful for all dogs!

  23. Anticipatory Grief and Our Fear of Losing Our Old Dogs

    This week, Dr. Tarantino and her guest Dr. Brent Gordon cover the topic of anticipatory grief and the fear that so many of us have of losing something we love. Whether you have the occasional fear or the constant fear, this episode is for you and discusses this all too common phenomenon among pet...

  24. Is my senior dog too old for a dental?

    This week Dr. Tarantino helps us answer the questions, "When is my Dog to old for a dental?" Listen on as she discusses the most important criteria for pet parents to think of when considering anesthesia in an older dog.

  25. Arthritis in Your Senior Dog and 2 Things that can help NOW

    'Slowing down' in our older dogs is not just something we have to accept! Often a disease process can be responsible for this change. This week Dr. Tarantino discusses arthritis in our older dogs and 2 things you can do to help your senior dogs with arthritis.

  26. Why is my Senior Dog's Appetite Decreased?

    This week, Dr. Tarantino changes in appetite in older dogs and what it may mean when you see this in your older dog.

  27. Hearing Loss in Older Dogs: 3 Final Tips to Keep them Safe and Communicate with them (Part 3)

    Hearing loss in older dogs can be tough on our senior dogs. Dr. Tarantino goes through 3 final tips that can help your senior dog adjust to their hearing loss better. Part 3 in a 3 part series.

  28. Hearing loss in Old Dogs: The Adjustment Phase and 3 Tips (2 of 3)

    Older dogs undergoing hearing loss go through an adjustment period that can lead to anxiety if not managed well. Dr. Tarantino explains what you need to do to help prevent this from happening.

  29. Hearing Loss in Senior Dogs: What the Best Pet Parents Know (1 of 3)

    Signs of hearing loss in your older dog ARE often subtle. In this episode Dr. Tarantino discusses the signs to look out for in your dog and it's best to know about them BEFORE they occur. Listen to examples of hearing loss from patients of hers. Next episode, she launches into treatments and...

  30. Muscle Loss in Older Dogs and How To Counteract It!

    In this episode Dr. Tarantino covers muscle wasting in older dogs and 4 ways we can counteract it.

  31. Doggy Dementia: How You Can Help your Dog with Cognitive Decline (Part 3)

    Has your older dog ever had a 'senior moment'? In this episode, Dr. Tarantino discusses the therapies and treatments available to help dogs that are starting to experience cognitive decline. You are not going to want to miss this.

  32. Doggy Dementia: Does Your Dog Have Any of These 4 Signs of Canine Alzheimer's (Part 2)

    This week Dr. Tarantino discusses the 4 main signs of canine cognitive dysfunction and shares what it looks like at home for pet parents. Tune in and find out if your senior dog has signs of canine Alzheimer's and what to do.

  33. Does my Dog Have Doggy Dementia? The Signs and How to Help Your Dog (Part 1)

    In today's episode, we dive into Part 1 of 3 on the topic of Doggy Alzheimer's also known as Canine Cognitive Dysfunction. Dr. Tarantino covers why every senior dog pet parent NEEDS to know about this disease especially if your dog is 10 or older.

  34. Senior Dog Anesthesia: 3 Considerations on Anesthetic Procedures in Old Dogs

    This episode goes over the considerations you need to make for any senior dog undergoing anesthesia. I go through 3 tips to make deciding on anesthesia or surgery a little easier.

  35. 3 Ways We Can Prevent Disease in Older Dogs

    "An ounce of prevention" covers some of the most important changes you can make in your house and at the vet to create the best golden year's for your best canine friend.

  36. Chronic Pain in Older Dogs and Why You Are Missing it!

    Most people actually MISS chronic pain in their senior dogs. Crazy right? Listen to this podcast to find out what you need to look out for to assure you are not missing your dog's subtle clues that he hurts.

  37. Introduction to Senior Dog Health and Happiness: The Senior Dog Revolution

    A podcast about revolutionizing the way we care for and think about our beloved older pets. Senior dogs living their best possible lives with the assistance of Monica Tarantino, DVM.

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Give your senior dog their best life yet. We dive into senior dog topics of health and happiness and teach you about how senior dog's have very different health needs then their younger counterparts. Join Dr. Tarantino, as she sets the standard for senior dog care and learn how you can give your senior dog their best life yet!

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