Trending: Pet Food Senior pet nutrition with Dr. Kelly Fishman of Strut Animal Mobility Specialists
Nov 20, 2025
Dr. Kelly Fishman, a veterinary sports medicine and rehabilitation expert, shares insights into senior pet nutrition and mobility. She explains how to define senior pets and highlights common mobility issues as they age. With many owners confused by conflicting nutritional advice, she emphasizes the importance of education and evidence-based supplements. Kelly warns that typical senior diets can hinder muscle retention and stresses the need for further research on diet impacts. Tune in for valuable tips on keeping your aging pets healthy and active!
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Senior Age Varies By Size
- Small and large dogs age at different rates, so 'senior' depends on size and breed.
- Small dogs reach midlife ~10 years and seniors ~11–13, large dogs midlife ~7 and seniors ~8–11.
Longer Lifespans Reveal Frailty
- Pets are living longer due to better care and specialist treatment, which exposes frailty issues.
- Frailty shows as weakness, loss of stamina, slipping, and difficulty jumping or climbing.
Actively Treat Senior Mobility Loss
- Use veterinary specialists, medications, and therapies to avoid accepting frailty as inevitable.
- Seek pain management, surgery, or rehab to maintain mobility and comfort in seniors.
