Your best friend is becoming your oldest friend. How do you compassionately care for your pet and live harmoniously together while your pet is aging? In this article, we offer six tips to implement in the care of your aging pet.
- Report changes in your pet to your veterinarian. Many changes in behavior can be results of treatable medical conditions.
- Do full body examinations. Your pet may believe they are getting a full body massage when actually you are checking their body for bumps, lumps, and bugs. Prevention is the less expensive treatment plan!
- Care for your dog’s mouth. Gum disease can be present as early as two years of age. Prevent your pet from developing painful dental diseases by offering them dental chews, treats, toys and routinely brushing their teeth. Also, feeding a proper diet will help.
- Feed your pet a high-quality diet. Learn to read food labels and choose a diet that is appropriate for your pet’s age and lifestyle. Your veterinarian or a pet nutritionist can help guide you when choosing the appropriate food for your pet and its’ lifestyle.
- Physical and mental stimulation. Use it or lose it applies to pets too! When you can’t be home consider a reputable dog daycare program as an option to keep your pet active. Golrusk Pet Care Center has a variety of dog daycare programs that are sure to accommodate your pet’s daily needs like exercise, socialization, meals, medication and potty breaks.
http://www.golrusk.com/doggy-daycare/ - Special accommodations for mobility. Mobility is not just an age concern it can be a breed issue as well. Some pets with short legs or long backs have difficulty navigating steps, getting into the car or jumping up on your lap to snuggle. Pet ramps and steps are accommodations that can be easily implemented to reduce the stress on your pet when doing these activities. Check out Solvit™ access and mobility products on Invisible Fence by Golrusk’s web store.
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