Senior dog care: mobility, sleep and the cognitive decline question
Senior dog care: mobility, sleep and the cognitive decline question
Quick answer for UK owners of senior dogs: the three things that change in a senior dog are mobility, sleep, and cognition. All three are vet-check territory first, calming supplement second. A THC-free CBD oil such as our Dog CBD Drops 500mg can support all three — but the vet check comes first, because the same signs can point to very different problems.
The honest version of what's normal ageing, what's a vet problem, and where the supplement layer fits, is below.
— Sarah
The honest starting point
UK dogs are living longer than they used to. The PDSA PAW Report puts the average UK dog lifespan at 12.5 years, with several breeds (Jack Russell, Border Collie, Labrador) commonly reaching 14+. The corollary: a much larger proportion of the UK's dog population is in the senior bracket than 20 years ago.
Senior dog ownership is also the highest-LTV segment in pet CBD. A senior dog owner is buying for a 12-year-old they've had for a decade — they don't churn, they don't price-shop, and they will pay for a supplement that genuinely helps the dog. That's good for business and, more importantly, it's good ...
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