senior pet care

The answer to this question depends on whether you have a cat or a dog and the type of breed that they are. Cats and small dogs are considered geriatric around the age of 7, while large-breed dogs may be considered geriatric around six years old. Your pet may be acting younger than their age if they have lived a healthy, active lifestyle throughout the early years of their life.

It’s important to keep a close eye on your pet as they age so you can provide for them in the best way possible. There are a variety of common illnesses that aging pets may experience, including cancer, heart disease, diabetes, kidney or urinary tract disease, liver disease, joint or bone disease, or overall weakness.

There are a variety of steps that we can take together to help your senior pet enjoy their elder years. Make sure to schedule an appointment at least once every six months instead of once every year so that we can monitor their health and keep track of any changes. Diet and nutrition are other important things to consider for your aging pet, making sure they are receiving the proper caloric intake as well as using limited-ingredient foods that are easy for their stomachs to digest. Particularly for senior dogs, weight gain is a concern that proper nutrition can help combat. In senior cats, weight loss is a concern, so we can work with you to combat that as well. Always make sure your pet gets enough exercise, and don’t ignore your pet’s dental needs, either!

The best thing you can do for your aging pet is to make sure they get the love, care, and attention that they deserve. At Urban PetRx, we will treat your geriatric pet with the love and guidance necessary to give them the best possible final years of their life.