Senior Dog Comfort & Care

If you’ve recently adopted or started fostering a senior dog, they are going through a big life change. Acclimating to their new home and different routines may take longer than it would for a younger dog — it could take a few days, weeks, or even months. They will need time to navigate the transition and learn to trust.

Keep your routines consistent and allow them to settle in at their own pace. It can be tempting to show off your new furry pal to friends and family or introduce them to your other pets — but don’t rush. Allow for some downtime and decompression the first few days after they come home. Keep highly stimulating activities to a minimum for a few weeks. These can be exhausting for a senior dog who is also grappling with being in a new home.

Set up a “safe space” for all of your pets, somewhere private and calm, where they can relax without being bothered. This way, they have an area to escape to when the hustle and bustle gets to be too much, and they just want to nap. Perfect for when your senior dog is settling into their new home and in the future when they might need a break from a rambunctious younger dog.