Fewer Pills, More Paws:

Caring for Your Aging Parents and Lessons from Our Pets

"Fewer Pills, More Paws offers a thoughtful and creatively woven exploration of neuroscience, pharmacology, and insights drawn from our relationships with pets... It provides explanations of brain processes that are clear and accessible, making complex concepts easy to grasp."

— Teepa Snow, Founder of Positive Approach to Care®

The modern healthcare system isn't broken by mistake—it’s optimized for speed.

All too often, aging adults are fast-tracked onto endless prescriptions, leaving their minds brewing in a chemical fog.

In this groundbreaking guide, independent geriatric pharmacist Dr. David Lee reveals that your closest companions—like Leo the stoic cat and Sirius the loyal dog—are actually your greatest professors of care.

By learning to decode your pets' silent, non-verbal signals, you will unlock the exact tools you need to step onto the conductor’s podium, halt the prescribing cascade, and fiercely protect your parent's quality of life.

What you’ll learn inside:

• How to command a rushed 8-minute doctor's appointment using a One-Page Briefing.

• How to use the "Leo Framework" of keen observation to catch hidden physical pain or medication side effects.

• How to harness the neuroscience of Tone, Touch, and Tempo to soothe dementia behaviors without chemical restraints.