Pets age. They grow weak and old just like us human beings. There is deterioration in their ability to hear and see. Mobility is hampered and skin and hair condition degrade.
Ageing causes unavoidable illnesses like arthritis, gastrointestinal upset, cancer, heart, kidney/urinary tract and liver disease, diabetes and senility along with weakness. They are often irreversible and fatal.
Many pet owners panic once their pet is in a challenging position. The expenses, time, work and stress involved in the healing or maintenance often leads many owners to shirk the responsibility and opt for euthanasia.
If you think that is the worst thing possible, then you are highly mistaken. To be abandoned is a cruel fate, worse than death. To feel terrified, alone and unloved is enough for the aging pet to pass on.
Rescuers, shelters and hospitals then carry the burden of boarding such pets thus limiting their time, space, funds and energy to help young and needy animals.
Senior Dog Health Care Tips
Looking after your pet in its youth will be a blessing in its twilight years. Read up on the type of pet you own and its breed. Ensure an annual health check at the least.
Keep the vaccinations up to date and get your pet neutered at the right age. Check the body for fleas and ticks daily as well as the feces for worms. Observe for signs of mental trauma, injury or sickness daily.
There is no magic potion or perfect way because each animal and every situation is unique. It is all up to you. The time, energy, resources and effort that you put into your pets life that ensure a smooth transit to old age.
Taking Care Of Your Senior Pet’s Needs
Have a heart to heart talk with your vet so that you are educated, aware and prepared to handle any age related trauma. Make sure the vet check-ups are more frequent and regular.
At the end of their life, all our pets want is more of us. After the unconditional love that you have received it is time to give back with considerations from your side.
Rearrange your schedule so that you can be home more. Altering the diet to suit the age, will negate a few of the effects of ageing. You may have to make a few changes in your home as well, for a visually impaired or mobility restricted pet.
Senior Pet Care Assistance Is An Option
Today you can also find kennels that are wholly devoted and committed to caring for old pets.
When guardians can no longer care for their pets due to their illness or other challenging circumstances, these kennels provide senior pet care assistance, so that they can live out their lives peacefully and fully cared for until they pass away naturally. You can let go of some of the guilt knowing that your pet is well cared for.
No two snowflakes are alike. There will never be another pet like yours. Time is of the essence, cherish it.
The Peppy Paws Pet Old Age Home is a dog boarding facility especially for your senior pets. To find out more about our long term senior dog boarding program and other services, please contact Priya or Roshan Poduval at 8805989128 / 9.