Tag Archives: aging pets

Pets Can Have Senior Moments, Too!

Senior pets — generally, that means pets over the age of seven, but it varies depending on species, breed, and size — can suffer from a lot of the same problems senior humans do. That includes the dreaded, embarrassing, or frustrating “senior moment”. What’s a senior moment? It’s a cute name for a somewhat disturbing problem. Your brain just won’t feed you the information you need — even though you KNOW you know it. Some senior moments are innocent; others are indicators of a more serious memory issue in action. For pets, a senior moment may lead to a lost … Continue reading →

The House Rule

Did you ever see a movie called “My Dog Skip”? I rented this one a few years ago and without giving too much of the plot away, was in tears at the end. In fact, I was still crying when I went to the video store to return the movie! Afterwards, I came up with a new house rule: pets are not allowed to die. Yes, I know this is a rule that’s going to get broken. But a girl can hope. The rule came up again today when a friend of mine had a bit of a scare. Her … Continue reading →

Seven Ways to Help an Aging Pet

Life with a senior pet can be challenging… especially if your pet has physical or mental health issues! Here are some ways you can make life better for your aging dog or cat. Stick to the routine. Animals like routine, and need it now more than ever. Make sure feeding times and play times are always the same every day. Breaking routine can make your pet feel anxious and insecure. Talk to your veterinarian about your pet’s diet. It may be time to add disease-fighting antioxidants to your dog or cat’s dish. Check your pet’s blood pressure. Hypertension is a … Continue reading →