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A dog crosses into old age quietly. This page helps you notice.
The stiff morning rise, the pacing at 2am, the meal left half-eaten, the moment they stand in the wrong corner of a room they have known for ten years. Answer what you have seen — you will leave with a calm, organized set of notes for your vet conversation.
Ten observations, two minutes
Which of these have you been noticing?
These are the changes senior-dog owners describe most often when they finally say “something is different.” There is no score and no verdict here — just a calm record of what you have seen, organized so it is easier to act on.
1Getting up in the morning takes longer than it used to, or starts with stiffness.
2Hesitates at the stairs, or skips a jump onto the couch or bed they used to make without thinking.
3Walks are shorter or slower, and your dog is the one who decides to turn back early.
4Paces, wanders, or wakes up at night instead of sleeping through.
5Gets stuck or waits in the wrong corner of a room, or seems confused in a place they have known for years.
6Startles easily, clings, or seems anxious in situations that never used to bother them.
7Leaves food half-eaten, or takes noticeably longer to finish meals.
8You can feel or see a weight change — ribs showing, or a heavier middle — without a change in feeding.
9Drinking noticeably more or less water than usual.
10Accidents indoors from a dog who was reliable for years.
Answer as many as apply — you can leave the rest blank and come back to them.
If you want the full picture
A care plan built around your answers, in 48 hours.
The Sagehound intake takes under three minutes: your dog’s name, age, breed, the changes you are seeing, and what worries you most tonight. A personalized care plan comes back by email within 48 hours — routines, what to watch, and a short list of organized observations for your vet conversation.
Sagehound is not veterinary advice and does not diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent health conditions. If a change is sudden, severe, or worrying, contact your veterinarian.