FondPaws guides
Plain guides for adult & senior dogs
Calm, honest reading on the slow changes of an aging dog — what is normal, when to see your vet, what the actives are, and how a simple daily routine fits in. No hype, no diagnosis.
A FondPaws guide · adult & senior dogs
When an older dog starts to slow down
The couch takes a beat longer. Here is a calm way to think about it.
A FondPaws guide · knowing the difference
Aging, or something more? A calm checklist
Some changes are age. Some have a cause and a treatment. Here is how to tell.
A FondPaws guide · the science, plainly
What is NAD+, in plain words
A coenzyme every cell uses — explained without the jargon.
A FondPaws guide · choosing a format
Liquid, chews or powder?
The format decides whether the routine actually happens. Here is the honest comparison.
A FondPaws guide · how-to
How to give a dog a liquid supplement
Four unhurried steps. The trick is repeatability, not perfection.
A FondPaws guide · noticing the small signs
Signs of aging, room by room
The stairs, the couch, the car, the bed. The earliest tells hide in ordinary places.
A FondPaws guide · the “worse after rest” pattern
Why getting up after a rest gets harder
Stiff at first, looser once moving. What that everyday pattern usually means.
A FondPaws guide · the timing
At what age is a dog “senior”?
It depends on size. Bigger dogs cross the line earlier than smaller ones.
A FondPaws guide · the science, plainly
NMN for dogs, explained plainly
A building block the body uses to make NAD+ — without the overpromising.
A FondPaws guide · the science, plainly
Resveratrol for dogs, in plain words
A long-studied plant antioxidant — described honestly, without the hype.
A FondPaws guide · the science, plainly
CoQ10 for dogs, in plain words
A compound involved in how cells make energy — described honestly.
A FondPaws guide · the science, plainly
NAD+ vs NMN: the plain difference
One is the coenzyme cells use. The other is a building block to make it.
A FondPaws guide · reading the label
What “nanoliposomal” actually means
A long word for a simple idea about absorption. Here it is, plainly.
A FondPaws guide · the dropper idea
What a “measured dose” really means
The same amount, the same way, every day. Small idea, big difference.
A FondPaws guide · making it stick
A daily routine that actually sticks
The hardest part of any supplement is the “daily.” Here is how to make it automatic.
A FondPaws guide · setting expectations
How long before you notice anything?
The honest answer: weeks, not days — and here is what to actually watch.
A FondPaws guide · everyday support
Energy and vitality in older dogs
What changes, what helps day to day, and what a routine can and cannot promise.
A FondPaws guide · the mind, gently
Cognitive changes in senior dogs
What some owners notice with age — and the signs that belong with your vet.
A FondPaws guide · comfort at home
Everyday mobility and comfort
Small home changes do a lot. And some mobility changes belong with your vet.
A FondPaws guide · a general overview
Heart and circulation in senior dogs
A plain overview — and a firm line on where the vet leads.
A FondPaws guide · the science, plainly
Antioxidants and aging dogs
A familiar word, explained plainly — and read honestly on a label.
A FondPaws guide · reading the label
How to read a dog supplement label
Named actives, real amounts, and the red flags that hide a thin formula.
A FondPaws guide · before you start
Questions to ask before you start
A short, honest checklist to run before adding anything to your dog’s bowl.
A FondPaws guide · size and dosing
Small vs large breed: aging and dosing
Bigger dogs age sooner, and the right dose follows the dog — not a single number.
A FondPaws guide · trying it without risk
What a 90-day promise really means
A routine is judged over weeks, so the window has to be long enough to judge it.