Senior Dogs
How Can I Help My Arthritic Dog at Home?
Help at home for an arthritic dog is access and routine: floors, stairs, the bed, and the car. This is a setup guide, not a treatment plan, and it points you back to…
· 5 min read
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Comfort
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Senior Dogs
Old Dog Unsettled at Night: The First Hour After Lights-Out
An old dog who is unsettled at night often shows it in the first hour: down, up, circle, down again. Here is how to read that hour and what in the room is worth changing…
· 5 min read
Senior Dogs
Senior Dog Not Sleeping at Night: A Setup Checklist
A senior dog who is up at night needs a room you can describe to your vet, not a guess. This checklist covers the bed, the floor, the last trip outside, and the notes…
· 5 min read
Senior Dogs
Best Dog Ramps and Stairs for Senior Dogs (2026): Bed, Couch, and Car
Our picks for dog ramps and stairs for senior dogs: one for the bed, one for the couch, and two for the car, plus how to choose the right height and length.
· 3 min read
Mobility
When a senior dog needs a wheelchair: Walkin' Wheels fit, in plain language
By Paw Pulses · ~11 min read · September 2026 A rear-support cart is a way to keep walks, yard time, and potty trips in the week when the hind end will not hold. It is…
· 10 min read
Mobility
PetSafe Solvit dog ramp for senior dogs: Deluxe vs Extra Long
By Paw Pulses · ~10 min read · September 2026 The Solvit name is still on a lot of boxes. The product most people mean is the PetSafe telescoping ramp: a 39–72 inch…
· 11 min read
Senior Dogs
Senior Dog Mobility Aids: Ramps, Slings, and Supports That Actually Help (2026 Guide)
By Paw Pulses · ~11 min read · Updated April 2026 There's a moment in most senior dogs' lives where the geometry of your home changes. The couch she's been jumping onto…
· 15 min read
Senior Dogs
Senior Dog Winter Care: Keeping Aging Dogs Comfortable in the Cold (Vet-Aligned Guide)
By Paw Pulses · ~10 min read · Updated April 2026 The first cold morning of the year tells you everything. Your senior dog hesitates at the back door instead of bounding…
· 13 min read
Senior Dogs
How to Make a Senior Dog Comfortable at Night: 7 Things I Do Every Night
By Paw Pulses · ~9 min read · Updated April 2026 The first night Buddy stopped sleeping was a Wednesday in February. He was thirteen. He'd had a normal evening — dinner,…
· 11 min read