by Victoria Smith-Gillard | 29 Feb 2020 | Blogs, Elderly Pets, Pet Health, Pet Therapy |
A bit like the NHS sends us a nudge when we reach the age of 40 (or was that just me??) to have a check-over, it is worth taking your pet to be checked at your vets annually (or more depending on what your vet advises) and to call them if you notice any changes in...
by Victoria Smith-Gillard | 27 Feb 2020 | Anxiety (Pets), Blogs, Building Your Pet's Confidence, Elderly Pets, Pet Health, Pet Therapy |
Special Diets Cats especially when they are older can suffer with kidney disease or another ailment where they have to go on a special diet to help relieve pressure on their organs. I have learnt recently that some vets offer a palatability pack (at least for renal...
by Victoria Smith-Gillard | 25 Feb 2020 | Anxiety (Pets), Building Your Pet's Confidence, Elderly Pets, Pet Health, Pet Therapy |
As your pet gets older so does their body, and sometimes the things they could do, they can no longer do, or they find it harder. They may therefore alter their behaviour and not do what they used to, not enjoy it as much, or avoid places instead. Consider the levels...
by Victoria Smith-Gillard | 23 Feb 2020 | Building Your Pet's Confidence, Elderly Pets, Pet Health, Pet Therapy |
Often older pets may develop diseases like osteoarthritis, rheumatism, etc. affecting their mobility, which may mean they find it harder/it may be painful for them to groom themselves. You may notice that by simply seeing them struggle to lift their leg to scratch or...
by Victoria Smith-Gillard | 21 Feb 2020 | Anxiety (Pets), Blogs, Building Your Pet's Confidence, Elderly Pets, Pet Health, Pet Therapy |
With age, your pet’s vision can start to deteriorate, and changes may be needed to help them feel as comfy as possible for the rest of their life. Things to think about are: You’ve noticed your pet has started bumping into things, or perhaps has difficulty...
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