Each canine expert has written a chapter on their particular expertise including natural remedies and complementary therapies. No other book on dog care contains the accumulated knowledge and experience of this group who dedicate their lives to the betterment of senior dogs and their care. Recognize the signs your senior dog needs help For instance - Is Your Senior Dog in Pain? Maybe. Maybe not. At some time, every dog owner recognizes that his faithful and beloved companion is getting old. A senior in the dog world. Questions begin to surface, including: •How can I assess the quality of life my dog is experiencing? •What alternative or complementary treatments might be best for my dog as he ages? •What are the exact laboratory tests I should have my veterinarian do, and how often? •Should I consider hospice care for my dog? •How can I deal with the “anticipatory grief” I feel when I know my dog is dying? Your Dog's Golden Years includes information on animal communication, energy healing, canine massage and bodywork, chiropractic care, blood work, rehabilitation and hydrytherapy, traditional Chinese medicine, essential oils and herbal remedies, laser therapy, homeopathy, quality of life decision making tools, pet home euthanasia, pet hospice and strategies for dealing with caregiver grief.Each chapter also includes the author's favorite resources for the topic.