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Senior Pet Tips: Simple Things You Can Do To Make Your Senior Pets More Comfortable
Posted on Monday, October 17, 2005
Simple Things You Can Do To Make Your Senior Pets More Comfortable, Happy & Healthy
By Christine Mandrake, Owner
Well Beings - Senior Cat and Dog Products
http://www.wellbeings.com
Listen to Senior Pet Tips
As our beloved companions get older they begin to slow down and many suffer from the same age-related wear and tear as we humans do. Arthritis, gastric upsets, diminished senses, sensitivity to extreme heat and cold are just a few. Below is a list of tips you can use to make your senior pet more comfortable, happy and healthy.
Even if your dog or cat is not displaying signs of arthritis you can help prevent or slow the onset by staring them on a natural supplement* designed to promote joint and cartilage health. Look for supplements that contain glucosamine, chrondroitin, MSM, vitamin C, white willow bark, boswellin, yucca powder, manganese ascorbate, bromelain, selenium (especially in conjunction with vitamin E), vitamins C, A, and E. In addition, Omega 3 fatty acids from fish oils has shown promise in treating arthritis in animals and humans.
Raise their food and water bowls to provide the height that your dog (or cat) needs for healthy eating and drinking. Raised feeders minimize neck strain and reduce air ingestion making them ideal for senior and large breed pets.
Be aware of sight and hearing loss. Don't drastically rearrange rooms and furniture. Your pet has probably learned to navigate his/her environment quite well and sudden changes can lead to fear and confusion. When approaching your older pet make sure they can see or hear you coming. A pet with sight or hearing loss can become very startled by an unexpected touch. Clapping your hands or making some other loud noise will alert pets of your approach. The vibrations from walking heavy-footed can also help alert them that someone is coming.
Just like people, our pets become more sensitive to extreme heat and cold. Provide pets with a warm place to lie and sleep in the winter, away from drafty windows and doors. Consider buying a heated bed or insert to keep them cozy. In the summer, make sure outdoor areas have plenty of shade and cool fresh water available at all times. Indoors, make sure they have a cool spot away from direct sunlight. And, NEVER leave any pet unattended in a car whether in hot or cold weather.
Ramps and special harnesses can make life for seniors much easier and less painful. They can help them climb stairs, get in and out of vehicles, rise from lying down and provide extra support while standing or walking. Cats can greatly benefit from portable stairs that aid them up and down from the bed, couch or other favorite cuddle spot.
Lastly, one more thing you can do to make your pet happy and healthy is feeding the best diet you can. Be careful however to introduce dietary changes gradually to avoid tummy upset and diarrhea. The addition of natural vitamins and supplements* can also be of great benefit to our pets, especially seniors. My personal "Holy Trinity" is a good Mulit-Vitamin, EFA (essential fatty acid) and Plant Enzymes and Probiotic Supplement.
*The information provided is not intended to diagnose, treat or cure disease. Always consult with your holistic vet before administering any vitamins, supplements or medications to your pet.
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"Simple Things You Can Do To Make Your Senior Pets More Comfortable" was written by Christine Mandrake.
Produced and edited by Well Beings - Senior Cat & Dog Products -
Copyright © 2005 http://www.wellbeings.com/ . All Rights Reserved. Find more great articles like this at http://www.wellbeings.com/.
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By Christine Mandrake, Owner
Well Beings - Senior Cat and Dog Products
http://www.wellbeings.com
Listen to Senior Pet TipsAs our beloved companions get older they begin to slow down and many suffer from the same age-related wear and tear as we humans do. Arthritis, gastric upsets, diminished senses, sensitivity to extreme heat and cold are just a few. Below is a list of tips you can use to make your senior pet more comfortable, happy and healthy.
Even if your dog or cat is not displaying signs of arthritis you can help prevent or slow the onset by staring them on a natural supplement* designed to promote joint and cartilage health. Look for supplements that contain glucosamine, chrondroitin, MSM, vitamin C, white willow bark, boswellin, yucca powder, manganese ascorbate, bromelain, selenium (especially in conjunction with vitamin E), vitamins C, A, and E. In addition, Omega 3 fatty acids from fish oils has shown promise in treating arthritis in animals and humans.
Raise their food and water bowls to provide the height that your dog (or cat) needs for healthy eating and drinking. Raised feeders minimize neck strain and reduce air ingestion making them ideal for senior and large breed pets.
Be aware of sight and hearing loss. Don't drastically rearrange rooms and furniture. Your pet has probably learned to navigate his/her environment quite well and sudden changes can lead to fear and confusion. When approaching your older pet make sure they can see or hear you coming. A pet with sight or hearing loss can become very startled by an unexpected touch. Clapping your hands or making some other loud noise will alert pets of your approach. The vibrations from walking heavy-footed can also help alert them that someone is coming.
Just like people, our pets become more sensitive to extreme heat and cold. Provide pets with a warm place to lie and sleep in the winter, away from drafty windows and doors. Consider buying a heated bed or insert to keep them cozy. In the summer, make sure outdoor areas have plenty of shade and cool fresh water available at all times. Indoors, make sure they have a cool spot away from direct sunlight. And, NEVER leave any pet unattended in a car whether in hot or cold weather.
Ramps and special harnesses can make life for seniors much easier and less painful. They can help them climb stairs, get in and out of vehicles, rise from lying down and provide extra support while standing or walking. Cats can greatly benefit from portable stairs that aid them up and down from the bed, couch or other favorite cuddle spot.
Lastly, one more thing you can do to make your pet happy and healthy is feeding the best diet you can. Be careful however to introduce dietary changes gradually to avoid tummy upset and diarrhea. The addition of natural vitamins and supplements* can also be of great benefit to our pets, especially seniors. My personal "Holy Trinity" is a good Mulit-Vitamin, EFA (essential fatty acid) and Plant Enzymes and Probiotic Supplement.
*The information provided is not intended to diagnose, treat or cure disease. Always consult with your holistic vet before administering any vitamins, supplements or medications to your pet.
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"Simple Things You Can Do To Make Your Senior Pets More Comfortable" was written by Christine Mandrake.
Produced and edited by Well Beings - Senior Cat & Dog Products -
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