by Victoria Smith-Gillard | 4 Mar 2020 | Blogs, Building Your Pet's Confidence, Elderly Pets, Pet Health, Pet Therapy |
So there are a few final pieces of advice I would give to end this series concentrating on keeping elderly pets as healthy and comfortable as possible. Observation is Key If you are advised by your vet that there are some changes going on with your pet that may need...
by Victoria Smith-Gillard | 2 Mar 2020 | Anxiety (Pets), Blogs, Building Your Pet's Confidence, Canine Flow, Elderly Pets, Pet Health, Pet Therapy |
There are additional aspects that can help make your elderly pet’s life more comfortable, and I have named a few of the ones I have thought of below. Heat Sources For all elderly cats/pets I have looked after, I have always given them access to an additional...
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...
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