{"id":1098,"date":"2018-01-30T13:56:02","date_gmt":"2018-01-30T20:56:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rocklinranchvet.com\/blog\/?p=1098"},"modified":"2024-07-25T05:41:51","modified_gmt":"2024-07-25T12:41:51","slug":"senior-pet-wellness","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rocklinranchvet.com\/blog\/senior-pet-wellness\/","title":{"rendered":"Cheers to Good Health: Senior Pet Wellness in the New Year"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-large wp-image-1100\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rocklinranchvet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/iStock-183866275.jpg\" alt=\"senior pet wellness\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rocklinranchvet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/iStock-183866275.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/www.rocklinranchvet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/iStock-183866275-1500x1000.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/www.rocklinranchvet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/iStock-183866275-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.rocklinranchvet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/iStock-183866275-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>Your senior pet has been with you through good times and bad. They\u2019ve seen you at your best, worst, and everywhere in between. And, they still love and adore you!<\/p>\n<p>The deep connection and satisfying companionship of a senior pet is incomparable, and wanting to give them the absolute best in their golden years is commendable. The beginning of a new year is the perfect time to take a discerning look at senior pet wellness and implement ways to encourage a great quality of life for your furry friend.<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<h3>What Makes a Senior a Senior?<\/h3>\n<p>Every pet is different, but we generally consider pets to be senior by 7 years of age. While your pet may look and act the same, aging pets are at risk for many of the same ailments that affect older humans, including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Diabetes<\/li>\n<li>Heart disease<\/li>\n<li>Arthritis<\/li>\n<li>Cancer<\/li>\n<li>Dental disease<\/li>\n<li>Intestinal difficulties<\/li>\n<li>Hyperthyroidism<\/li>\n<li>Vision and hearing loss<\/li>\n<li>Hip dysplasia<\/li>\n<li>Cognitive problems<\/li>\n<li>Depression<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Supporting Senior Pet Wellness<\/h3>\n<p>Pets age more rapidly than humans, which is why we generally recommend that senior pets come in for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rocklinranchvet.com\/blog\/the-importance-of-regular-pet-wellness-exams\/\">wellness examinations<\/a> more frequently. By seeing your pet twice per year or more often, we are better able to catch and correct problems as they crop up.<\/p>\n<h3>New Year\u2019s Resolutions for Senior Pets<\/h3>\n<p>It doesn\u2019t take much to create the ideal environment for a senior pet. The following principles of senior pet wellness are a great place to start as you create a wonderful year for your pet:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Eat well<\/strong> \u2013 A changing metabolism often means a dietary change is necessary for older pets. Talk with your veterinarian about the right diet and portion size to best support your pet\u2019s wellness.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Get plenty of exercise<\/strong> \u2013 Senior pets can and should <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rocklinranchvet.com\/blog\/exercise-more-fun-for-your-pet\/\">exercise daily<\/a> to keep joints limber and prevent weight gain. Pay attention to your pet\u2019s energy levels and signs of pain and adjust their activity levels accordingly.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Prioritize comfort<\/strong> \u2013 Products like raised food and water bowls, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rocklinranchvet.com\/blog\/pet-bed\/\">orthopedic beds<\/a>, ramps\/stairs, non-slip mats, and easy-access litter boxes can make life much more manageable for a pet with mobility issues.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Have fun<\/strong> \u2013 Just because your pet is a senior doesn\u2019t mean their zest for life has decreased. Continue to include your pet in as many areas of the family\u2019s daily life as possible, making adjustments for any physical limitations your pet may have.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>We love all of our senior patients here at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rocklinranchvet.com\">Rocklin Ranch Veterinary Hospital<\/a>. We look forward to walking alongside you as you navigate the meaningful path of senior pet ownership. Please <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rocklinranchvet.com\/contact-us\/\">let us know<\/a> if you have any questions about senior pet wellness or how we can support you in caring for your pet!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Your senior pet has been with you through good times and bad. They\u2019ve seen you at your best, worst, and everywhere in between. And, they still love and adore you! The deep connection and satisfying companionship of a senior pet is incomparable, and wanting to give them the absolute best in their golden years is [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[29,15,53],"tags":[578,23,96,579,119],"class_list":["post-1098","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-pet-health-wellness","category-senior-pet-care","category-you-your-pet","tag-older-pet-care","tag-pet-care","tag-pet-wellness","tag-senior-pet-wellness","tag-senior-pets"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.3 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Cheers to Good Health: Senior Pet Wellness in the New Year<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"The beginning of a new year is the perfect time to take a discerning look at senior pet 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