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1. 1. Two dogs turn eight today. Are they necessarily at the same stage of aging?

   Two dogs turn eight today. Are they necessarily at the same stage of aging?

   Yes, if both have grey muzzles No, aging varies between dogs Yes, every eighth birthday marks the same stage

2. 2. A senior dog's weight is unchanged. Does that prove its body condition is unchanged?

   A senior dog's weight is unchanged. Does that prove its body condition is unchanged?

   Yes, provided the collar still fits No, muscle and body fat also need assessment Yes, the scales reveal every body change

3. 3. A vet confirms hearing loss, but your dog still sees well. What follows?

   A vet confirms hearing loss, but your dog still sees well. What follows?

   Assume vision has disappeared too Give up communicating altogether Use communication suited to the senses still available

4. 4. Which goal best guides everyday care for an older dog?

   Which goal best guides everyday care for an older dog?

   Keeping every routine identical to puppyhood Comfort, enjoyable interaction and suitable activity Reaching the same distance as younger dogs

5. 5. Your dog moves differently at home and at the clinic. What may help the vet?

   Your dog moves differently at home and at the clinic. What may help the vet?

   Only describing the dog's best day Making the dog repeat a painful jump for the camera A short video of ordinary, unforced movement

6. 6. Which note best helps explain a recent change at a senior check-up?

   Which note best helps explain a recent change at a senior check-up?

   “Since Monday, he stops twice on his usual short walk” “His neighbour's dog is faster” “He is just old now”

7. 7. Your senior dog takes shorter walks now. What happens to preventive care?

   Your senior dog takes shorter walks now. What happens to preventive care?

   All parasite prevention becomes unnecessary Vaccinations are automatically forbidden Review it with the vet; do not stop it solely because of age

8. 8. Do confusion and reduced interaction prove that a dog has cognitive dysfunction?

   Do confusion and reduced interaction prove that a dog has cognitive dysfunction?

   Yes, if the dog still eats No, other conditions can cause similar signs Yes, age and one symptom are enough

9. 9. A senior dog starts wandering at night and seems lost at home. What is appropriate?

   A senior dog starts wandering at night and seems lost at home. What is appropriate?

   Arrange a veterinary assessment Assume every older dog does this harmlessly Keep the dog awake all day as the only solution

10. 10. Two senior dogs have different health conditions and body condition. Must they eat identical portions?

    Two senior dogs have different health conditions and body condition. Must they eat identical portions?

    Yes, if their bowls are the same size No, their diets need individual assessment Yes, the word “senior” determines one fixed ration

11. 11. You find a new lump while brushing your senior dog. Can touch alone identify it reliably?

    You find a new lump while brushing your senior dog. Can touch alone identify it reliably?

    No, ask the vet to assess it Yes, any lump on an older dog is cancer Yes, a soft lump is always harmless

12. 12. What should accompany the medication list at a senior appointment?

    What should accompany the medication list at a senior appointment?

    Only products bought at the veterinary clinic Nothing labelled “natural” All supplements, oils and other products being given

13. 13. An older dog no longer reacts when called from another room. What should you consider?

    An older dog no longer reacts when called from another room. What should you consider?

    Proof that the dog has become disobedient Proof that the dog no longer likes you A hearing change that needs checking

14. 14. An older dog now struggles to get up. What is the useful response?

    An older dog now struggles to get up. What is the useful response?

    Wait until the dog cries before mentioning it Discuss this change with the vet Accept it as unavoidable old age

15. 15. Your older dog begins avoiding touch near its hips. What should change first?

    Your older dog begins avoiding touch near its hips. What should change first?

    Stop the uncomfortable handling and seek assessment Hold the dog more firmly until it accepts it Repeat the touch to prove who decides

16. 16. Is automatically cutting protein the right response to every dog's senior years?

    Is automatically cutting protein the right response to every dog's senior years?

    Yes, older dogs no longer need to maintain muscle No, discuss nutritional needs and muscle condition with the vet Yes, regardless of health or current diet

17. 17. A senior dog seems well between appointments. What is a sensible plan?

    A senior dog seems well between appointments. What is a sensible plan?

    Agree regular check-ups suited to the dog Use the neighbour's dog's schedule without discussion Wait for a severe crisis before any visit

18. 18. What is a realistic aim when a vet diagnoses cognitive dysfunction?

    What is a realistic aim when a vet diagnoses cognitive dysfunction?

    Support comfort and daily functioning with an individual care plan Expect one puzzle to permanently cure it Remove all interaction because learning is pointless

19. 19. A previously house-trained senior starts having accidents indoors. What is the best interpretation?

    A previously house-trained senior starts having accidents indoors. What is the best interpretation?

    A deliberate attempt to annoy the family An inevitable habit that never needs checking A change to report and investigate

20. 20. What does “frailty” add to a discussion about a senior dog?

    What does “frailty” add to a discussion about a senior dog?

    Information about reduced resilience and function Only another name for its birthday A guarantee of one specific disease