the short answer
the senior dog mobility score is a free 10-question check for dogs around seven and older. it scores 0–45 across age, size, and six mobility questions. the bands are 0–8 steady, 9–18 early signals, 19–29 support window, and 30–45 act now. any red flag — dragging or knuckling, sudden weakness, cannot rise, uncontrolled pain, or a bladder or bowel change — overrides the score with vet first.
senior dog mobility score
the score
senior dog mobility score
0/10 answered
question 1 of 10
question 1 of 10: how old is your dog?
one choice per question. no diagnosis, no medication questions.
how the score works
the score is a simple risk screen, not a medical test. it puts the changes owners usually describe in one place, weights them, and gives you a band. the band tells you what to do next.
- →ten questions. nine are scored; the tenth checks for red flags.
- →age, size, and the last vet mobility check are weighted once.
- →six mobility questions are weighted twice: morning stiffness, stairs and car jumps, walk length, slipping or hind-end sway, rising and play, and pain signals.
- →the top score is 45. the bands are 0–8, 9–18, 19–29, and 30–45.
- →a red flag overrides the number. the result is vet first, regardless of the score.
0–8
steady
moving well for their age. the work now is noticing changes early.
9–18
early signals
a few small changes are showing up. this is the window for a baseline.
19–29
support window
the changes are consistent enough to deserve a vet plan, not just a wait-and-see.
30–45
act now
the score is high. the next step is a vet assessment, not a supplement.
red-flag override
vet first
one or more answers is a red flag. the score waits; the vet call doesn't.
- dragging or knuckling a paw
- sudden weakness
- cannot rise
- uncontrolled pain
- bladder or bowel change
what this is not
- →not a diagnosis. the score cannot tell you what is causing the change.
- →not a treatment plan. it does not recommend medication, dosing, or supplements.
- →not a substitute for a vet. only your vet can examine the dog and rule out urgent problems.
- →not a product score. the pen is not a medical device, and BPC-157 and TB-500 are research compounds.
questions owners ask
what is the senior dog mobility score?
a free 10-question check for dogs around seven and older. nine questions add up to 45 points; the tenth checks for red flags that override the score. the result is a band and a next step, not a diagnosis.
how is the score calculated?
age, size, and the last vet mobility check are weighted once. six mobility questions — morning stiffness, stairs and car jumps, walk length, slipping or hind-end sway, rising and play, and pain signals — are weighted twice. the top score is 45.
what do the bands mean?
0–8 steady: moving well for their age. 9–18 early signals: small changes worth logging. 19–29 support window: a pattern that deserves a vet plan. 30–45 act now: book a vet assessment soon. any red flag overrides all of it with vet first.
what are the red flags?
dragging or knuckling a paw, sudden weakness, cannot rise, uncontrolled pain, or a new bladder or bowel change. if any of these is happening now, call your vet today. don't wait for the score or the full report.
is this a diagnosis?
no. it is an educational screening tool, not a medical device. it cannot tell you what is causing the change. only your vet can examine the dog, rule out urgent problems, and build a plan.
why do you ask for email?
the band and the red flags are free. the full report — the actions for your band, the vet-first plan, and a printable summary — unlocks with email. we also send occasional senior-dog notes. no spam, and you can unsubscribe.
do you ask for my dog's name or diagnosis?
no. we ask for your email, your dog's age band, weight band, an optional zip code, and consent. we do not ask for a diagnosis, medication history, or your dog's name.
does this replace a vet visit?
no. the score is a conversation starter. if your dog is in pain, can't rise, or has a sudden change, call your vet or the nearest emergency clinic now.
the next step
start with the score. then talk to your vet.
the score is free, the red flags are free, and the full report unlocks with email. no diagnosis. no medication advice. just a clearer next step.
this score is educational. it is not a diagnosis, a treatment plan, or a substitute for veterinary care. BPC-157 and TB-500 are research compounds, not FDA-approved veterinary drugs, and no controlled canine trials have been completed. the plan belongs to your vet. if your dog is dragging a paw, knuckling, suddenly weak, unable to rise, in uncontrolled pain, or has a new bladder or bowel change, call your vet now.