About
Dr. Monica Tarantino, DVM, MBA
Veterinarian, CEO and co-founder, Senior Dog Veterinary Society
Veterinarian and co-founder of the Senior Dog Veterinary Society, focused on practical guidance that helps families notice changes in older dogs and make thoughtful quality-of-life decisions.
Areas of focus
senior-dog care ·canine geriatric wellness ·mobility and quality of life ·preventive care
Elsewhere
50 guides by Dr.
- Best Diet for a Dog With Arthritis
- Are Joint Powders or Chews Better for Dogs
- A Joint Maintenance Routine For A Competitive Agility Dog
- Best Age To Start Joint Support For A Golden Retriever Puppy
- Does Collagen Actually Help a Dog's Joint Health?
- Does Silica Support a Dog's Joint Health?
- How Much Fish Oil in MG per Pound for Dogs
- Why Does My Dog Stiffen Up After Long Car Rides?
- Collagen Peptides After Knee Surgery: What They Can and Cannot Do for a Senior Dog
- How Much Does a Joint Supplement Really Add to a Large Dog's Monthly Care Budget?
- How to Help a Senior Dog Climb Stairs Safely
- Senior vs. Younger Dog: How Much Rest Hip Surgery Really Requires
- When Should a Dog Start Joint Supplements After an Injury?
- Why Does My Senior Dog Trip Over His Own Front Feet?
- Glucosamine for a Dog Recovering From ACL Surgery: What It Can and Can't Do
- How Joint Supplements Work for Dogs: What's Actually Happening Inside the Joint
- How to Compare Dog Joint Supplement Brands Before You Buy
- Pumpkin Fruit Powder Dosage for Dogs: A Vet's Practical Guide
- Joint Supplement Forms for Dogs: How to Choose Between Chews, Powders, and Liquids
- At What Age Should Dogs Start Joint Supplements?
- Hyaluronic Acid for Dogs: Benefits, Safety, and What the Research Shows
- Chondroitin for Dogs: Benefits and Safety, Explained by a Vet
- Green-Lipped Mussel Powder for Dogs: Benefits and Safety
- MSM Dosage for Dogs: What the Evidence Actually Supports
- Methylsulfonylmethane (MSM) for Dogs: Benefits and Safety
- Pumpkin Fruit Powder for Dogs: Benefits and Safety, Explained by a Vet
- Dog Supplements for Arthritis: What Actually Helps an Aging Joint
- Signs of Frailty in Aging Dogs: What to Watch For and When to Act
- What Factors Actually Determine How Long a Dog Lives
- Can Older Dogs Safely Take NAD+ Long Term?
- Is Rapamycin Safe for Dogs as an Anti-Aging Treatment?
- How to Help a Senior Dog Who Has Lost Interest in Food
- How to Help an Aging Dog Climb Stairs Safely
- Why a Senior Dog Stares at Walls or Blank Spaces
- How Long Before Quercetin Has an Effect in Dogs?
- How Many mg of Resveratrol Per Pound of Dog? What the Evidence Actually Supports
- Does Nicotinamide Riboside Actually Raise NAD+ Levels in Dogs?
- Is SAM-e Safe for Dogs Long Term?
- L-Carnitine for Muscle Loss in Aging Dogs: What the Evidence Actually Supports
- Signs a Nicotinamide Riboside Supplement Is Working in a Dog
- How Long Does CoQ10 Take to Work in Dogs?
- Omega-3 for Aging Dog Brain Health: What Actually Helps
- Why an Old Dog Seems to Lose His Sense of Smell
- Why a Dog Seems to Forget Cues He Used to Know Well
- Do Small Dogs Reach Senior Needs Earlier Than Large Breeds? A Vet's Answer
- Is Vitamin B12 the Answer for an Aging Dog Who's Gone Picky About Food?
- How to Compare Dosage Guidance Across Dog Longevity Supplement Brands
- Dog Mental Sharpness Supplements: What Actually Helps an Aging Brain
- NAD+ for a Dog's Brain: What the Evidence Actually Shows
- What Shorter Front-Leg Steps May Tell Us About Cognitive Change in Senior Dogs