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 subtle… and as both a veterinarian and a senior dog parent, I know how easy it is to miss those quiet shifts when our dogs still seem mostly okay . This recording isn’t heavy on grief (though that’s been...
Jun 08, 2025•15 min
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 and Confident Chews (dementia and calming) VetriScience Fast Balance GI Paste (diarrhea)...
Nov 13, 2022•24 min
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.
Feb 15, 2022•20 min
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!
Dec 14, 2021•13 min
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 and Vetriscience on this episode!
Nov 11, 2021•22 min
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.
Jul 15, 2021•30 min
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.
Jun 11, 2021•28 min
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 she's been doing about it.
May 15, 2021•19 min
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.
Apr 29, 2021•21 min
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. Lisa Lippman (vet) and Dr. Katie Lawlor (clinical psychologist). The next is the Senior Dog Happiness Formula course for pet parents of senior dogs which is coming out this summer 2021.
Apr 19, 2021•10 min
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!
Apr 01, 2021•19 min
This week, Dr. Tarantino discusses grief around losing a pet and how her and her and her fiancée cope when losing a dog.
Mar 20, 2021•15 min
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.
Mar 05, 2021•16 min
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 Dr. Tarantino discusses what wellness bloodwork does for your pet. Learn from real life examples from her patients.
Feb 20, 2021•20 min
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.
Feb 11, 2021•12 min
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 Gordon on discussing this important senior dog topic.
Feb 05, 2021•21 min
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 episode in our stem cell therapy in dogs series!
Jan 28, 2021•16 min
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! Please note, that stem cells are not mainstream in veterinary medicine and are very much a newer therapy that we are just beginning to explore! Special thanks to Dr. Julie Reck and Veterinary Medical Cent...
Jan 21, 2021•23 min
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 mobility in our dogs, stem cell therapy.
Jan 14, 2021•22 min
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!
Jan 06, 2021•15 min
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.
Nov 30, 2020•15 min
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!
Nov 19, 2020•11 min
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 parents of senior dogs who are often considered family members by us.Dr. Tarantino and Dr. Gordon share their personal experience with anticipatory grief and 4 helpful tips for dealing with it.
Nov 04, 2020•26 min
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.
Oct 26, 2020•20 min
'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.
Sep 29, 2020•19 min
This week, Dr. Tarantino changes in appetite in older dogs and what it may mean when you see this in your older dog.
Sep 17, 2020•16 min
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.
Sep 04, 2020•10 min
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.
Aug 28, 2020•17 min
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 adjustments needed to support a hearing impaired animal.
Aug 20, 2020•17 min
In this episode Dr. Tarantino covers muscle wasting in older dogs and 4 ways we can counteract it.
Aug 14, 2020•9 min
