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Senior Pet Talk | for dogs + cats
Senior Pet Talk is your whole medicine approach guide to becoming the most prepared and informed advocate for your senior pet. Bring what you learn here into every vet visit, every care decision, and every stage of the journey ahead.
Every week, integrative veterinarian Dr. Amanda Steffen — founder of Floyd's Tale Mobile Veterinary Services, creator of the Senior Pet Roadmap, and certified veterinary acupuncturist with over a decade in senior pet care — breaks down the science of aging in plain…
Episodes
- Senior Pet Talk | for dogs + cats
27. Herbs, Acupuncture, and the Gut-Brain Relationship in Pet Dementia
Is there anything you can do to help your pet with dementia? More than you might think! In this episode, Dr. Amanda shares stories, research, and treatment…
- Senior Pet Talk | for dogs + cats
26. Set Up Your Pet's Home for Success with Dementia
Did you know there’s a way to set up your home that can support your aging pet’s brain? Today, Dr. Amanda talks about how the right home setup can help improve…
- Senior Pet Talk | for dogs + cats
25. The Truth About Medications for Dementia
What should you know as a pet parent when it comes to medications for dementia? Today, Dr. Amanda gets into medications and other supportive options that may…
- Senior Pet Talk | for dogs + cats
24. The Grief All Pet Parents Face with Special Guest Dr. Jenn of Sage Paws
Have you felt sad about losing your pet while they're still here? That's what Dr. Amanda and her special guest, Dr. Jen, a veterinarian and expert in…
- Senior Pet Talk | for dogs + cats
23. Diet for Brain Health in Senior Pets
Did you know that 28% of dogs and cats over the age of 11 have dementia? That's what Dr. Amanda is talking about today, focusing on nutrition and…
- Senior Pet Talk | for dogs + cats
22. 7 Reasons I'm Wary of "Longevity Medicine" and What to Ask Instead
If someone said they could scan your 11-year-old pet, hand you a "biological age," and slow down their aging, would you buy it? In this episode, Dr. Amanda…
- Senior Pet Talk | for dogs + cats
21. Love Your Senior Pet the Way They Need
How do I love my senior pet the way they need? Today, Dr. Amanda talks about how caring for senior dogs and cats means adapting the way we show affection as…
- Senior Pet Talk | for dogs + cats
20. The Real Uncensored Answers About Librela
Is Librela safe for my pet? In this episode, Dr. Amanda talks about Librela for senior dogs, including what the drug is, how it works, and why it's such a…
- Senior Pet Talk | for dogs + cats
19. Move It or Lose It - Safe Exercises for Senior Pets
What are some safe exercises for my senior pet? In this episode, Dr. Amanda talks about how to help senior dogs and cats stay active and keep moving safely as…
- Senior Pet Talk | for dogs + cats
18. Is This Lump a Problem?
Is this lump a problem? Today, Dr. Steffen covers how to evaluate skin masses, lumps, and bumps on senior pets, and why you shouldn't assume a mass is harmless…
- Senior Pet Talk | for dogs + cats
17. The 10-Minute Monthly Checkup That Could Add Years to Your Pet's Life
What should I check on my aging pet every month? In this episode, Dr. Steffen shares a once-a-month, 10-minute senior pet checkup she calls her Aging…
- Senior Pet Talk | for dogs + cats
16. How to Make Your Home Senior Pet Friendly
Is your home set up for your senior pet? Today, Dr. Steffen focuses on how a senior pet's home environment affects daily comfort and mobility. Senior pets…
- Senior Pet Talk | for dogs + cats
15. Age Is Not a Disease: Rethinking Senior Pet Care with Dr. Hunter (Part 2)
Age is not a disease. We're back with Part 2 of our conversation with Dr. Steffen and Dr. Hunter, where they continue digging into senior pets, sharing takes…
- Senior Pet Talk | for dogs + cats
14. Senior Pet Care in General Practice with Dr. Hunter (Part 1)
What vets wish pet parents knew about senior pet care. In this first part of a 2-part series, Dr. Steffen is joined by one of her best friends and general…
- Senior Pet Talk | for dogs + cats
13. Is My Senior Dog Having an Emergency? What to Watch For
How do I know if my dog is having a medical emergency? Last week was all about common cat emergencies, and today we're focusing on dogs. Dr. Amanda walks…
- Senior Pet Talk | for dogs + cats
12. 5 Common Senior Cat Emergencies Every Owner Should Know
How do I know if my cat is having a medical emergency? In today's episode, Dr. Amanda Steffen walks through 5 common senior cat emergencies. If you've ever…
- Senior Pet Talk | for dogs + cats
11. Are You Exhausted as a Senior Pet Parent?
Caregiver burden and exhaustion are real, even for pet parents. Today, let's talk about the impact caregiving has on you, not just your pet. Dr. Amanda covers…
- Senior Pet Talk | for dogs + cats
10. Why Your Senior Pet Might Need More Protein, Not Less
How much protein should my senior pet get? In this episode, Dr. Amanda discusses a common misconception: that protein should automatically be reduced as pets…
- Senior Pet Talk | for dogs + cats
9. How to Choose a Good Supplement for Your Pet
How do you choose a good supplement for your pet? Today, Dr. Amanda talks about why pet supplements can be so confusing for senior dog and cat parents…
- Senior Pet Talk | for dogs + cats
8. What to Ask at Your Senior Cat's Vet Visit
What should a senior cat vet visit include? Today, Dr. Amanda is back with another vet visit episode, but this time all about cats and what to ask for during…
- Senior Pet Talk | for dogs + cats
7. How to Prepare for Your Senior Dog's Vet Visit
What to bring with you and your dog to the vet. In this episode, Dr. Amanda talks all about what to expect at a senior dog veterinary visit and how to prepare…
- Senior Pet Talk | for dogs + cats
6. Weight Loss in Senior Cats Is Never Normal
My cat's losing weight. Should I be worried? That's exactly what Dr. Amanda focuses on in this episode - senior cat weight loss and why any unexplained changes…
- Senior Pet Talk | for dogs + cats
5. What Integrative Veterinary Medicine Actually Means (And What It Doesn't)
What does integrative veterinary medicine actually mean? That's what Dr. Amanda digs into today, including the buzzwords you'll hear that don't really mean…
- Senior Pet Talk | for dogs + cats
4. How Do I Know If My Pet Has Dementia?
How do I know if my dog or cat has dementia? Today, Dr. Amanda is talking all about how to recognize the early signs of cognitive decline in senior dogs and…
- Senior Pet Talk | for dogs + cats
3. Is My Pet in Pain? Managing Arthritis in Senior Dogs and Cats
Is my pet in pain? It's one of the hardest questions to answer because pets are so good at hiding it. In this episode, Dr. Steffen dives into pain management…
- Senior Pet Talk | for dogs + cats
2. What's Normal vs. Abnormal: Subtle Signs of Aging in Senior Pets
Trust your intuition when something feels off with your pet; it's often the first clue that matters most. In this episode, Dr. Amanda Steffen focuses on 10…
- Senior Pet Talk | for dogs + cats
1. Is My Pet a Senior? Meet Your Vet & What Defines a Senior Pet
When does a pet become a senior? Welcome to the very first episode of Senior Pet Talk! In this episode, veterinarian Dr. Amanda Steffen breaks down one of the…
- Senior Pet Talk | for dogs + cats
Welcome to Senior Pet Talk!
Welcome to Senior Pet Talk! Your whole-medicine approach guide to becoming the most prepared and informed advocate for your senior pet. Bring what you learn…