Senior Pet Care Guide: Keeping Your Aging Pet Healthy and Happy
Key Takeaways Aspect Age 7-10 Years Age 10-13 Years Age 13+ Years Vet Visits Annual wellness Twice yearly Every 3-6 months Bloodwork Annual Twice yearly Twice yearly minimum Common Issues Arthritis, weight gain Arthritis, cognitive decline, kidney disease Multiple chronic conditions Pain Management Preventive exercise NSAIDs, supplements NSAIDs, other medications Nutrition Senior formula Therapeutic diet Customized to conditions Quality of Life Maintain fitness Adapt activities Pain control focus Introduction Senior pets represent one of the fastest-growing demographics in veterinary medicine. Advances in nutrition, veterinary care, and preventive medicine have extended dog and cat lifespans dramatically—today’s senior pet may live 2-4 years longer than their counterparts from 20 years ago. ...