Senior Care Checklist for Dogs and Cats

As a general rule of thumb, you can consider your pet a senior if he or she is seven years old or older. However, the size of your pet can also be a factor in relative age. A larger dog (weighing more than 90 pounds) may physically be a senior by the age of five! Larger pets have more wear on their bodies. You may notice subtle changes in your pet’s behavior that could be signs of aging or could be related to manageable health conditions. Keeping track of subtle changes in your pet’s behavior can help your vet make … Continue reading