Anti-Aging for Dogs

Dr. John Simon brings decades of veterinary experience to this guide, and the organ-by-organ structure gives dog owners a genuinely useful framework for understanding how aging affects their pet's body. The preventive care advice — home exams, diet, exercise, grooming — is practical and well-organized. The honest caveat is that this was published in 1999, and veterinary medicine has advanced considerably since then. Some readers have noted the book covers ground most attentive dog owners already know. It should supplement, not replace, a working relationship with a current veterinarian. If you have an aging dog and want a structured overview of what to watch for and why, it's a reasonable starting point — just verify time-sensitive recommendations with your vet.