We all get older and our beloved fur babies do too!

We all get old and so do our beloved fur babies. A dog is considered a senior at age 7 and a cat is a senior at age 10! What can pet owners do to help ensure their senior pet continues to have a good quality of life while they age?

Here are some tips for dog owners:

Overall Health

·     Yearly visits to the vet for a physical exam, as your dog ages your veterinarian may recommend bloodwork, x-rays etc.

Help support a healthy weight

·     Increase physical activity like longer walks or more playtime at the dog park

·     Consult with your veterinarian regarding your pup’s nutritional needs like a low -fat diet.

Help relieve aches and pains

·     Orthopedic beds for those aching bones

·     Toys to keep them active

·     Steps and ramps to get in/out of the car or onto/off furniture

·     Elevated food and water bowls to help with arthritis

Care for their digestive health

·     Slow feeder to slow down their eating habits to help with digestion

·     Consult with your vet to see if a prescription diet food or supplements is a good idea for your pup

Dental Care

·     Routine oral cleaning by a licensed veterinarian

·     Dental friendly dog treats or bones designed to help remove tarter and plaque

·     Doggy friendly toothpaste and brush for maintenance and preventative care

Here are some tips for cat owners:

Overall Health

·     Yearly visits to the vet for a physical exam, as your cat ages your veterinarian may recommend bloodwork, x-rays etc.

Help support a healthy weight

·     Increase physical activity – cats aren’t much on physical activity so you may have to be creative. Cats love laser pointers to chase

·     Consult with your veterinarian regarding your kitty’s nutritional needs like a low -fat diet.

Help relieve aches and pains

·     Orthopedic beds for those aching bones

·     Toys to keep them active

·     Steps to get on/off furniture

·     Elevated food and water bowls to help with arthritis

Care for their digestive health

·     Consult with your vet to see if a prescription diet food or supplements is a good idea for your kitty

Dental Care

·     Routine oral cleaning by a licensed veterinarian

·     Dental friendly cat treats designed to help remove tarter and plaque