CHALLENGES FACING OWNERS AND VETS IN CARING FOR OLDER CATSSARAH M A CANEY
Weekly grooming is an ideal time to look for external parasites, as well as notice the general condition of the skin and especially the eyes, ears, mouth, paws, anus, and genitalia. Because your pet is getting older, it is important to know that skin problems may occur more often since ...
Since cats have a natural talent for looking better than they feel, it may surprise owners to learn that felines are considered "senior" at 7 and "geriatric" at 14. This invaluable guide discusses all issues to do with caring for an older cat and how to assess the well-being of a bel...
Bringing them to the vet every year or even every six months is recommended. I like to run annual blood work on senior cats to screen for anything that could develop or are more common in senior cats. The next two things are going to be taking care of their teeth as they get older b...
Living with aging pets is an everyday experience for our family. I'd like to share how we have helped our older dog and elderly cats with various issues, using natural remedies when suitable, for over 16 years.
For Older Children For older children who want their own pet, it’s extremely important to discuss his or her responsibilities before actually getting the pet. Explain to your child that a pet isnota toy, and it has to be fed and cleaned up after on daily basis, just as you would not...
Mature Adults (7-10 years):At 7 years and older, many cats still look youthful and remain playful. However, there is an increased risk of age-related problems like diabetes, kidney disease, hyperthyroidism and cancer. Watch for common signs of disease in older cats such as poor coat conditi...
Sometimes when a cat's nails become too long they curl under and embed themselves in your cat's foot pad. Like other foot pad injuries this can be quite painful to your cat. This problem most commonly occurs in older cats that no longer groom themselves very well or exercise very much....
Your pup should have already been wormed with their breeder, but check when they were last wormed. There are a few different protocols, and your vet can advise, but worming tends to be every 2 weeks when they are younger, then monthly as they get a bit older. ...
These exercises are great for those who are chair bound or cannot stand to exercise. Also perfect for Caregivers who wish to exercise with those they care for to help improve their health and fitness. Categories Attitude and Approach Fitness for Older Adults LIfe qigong Tai Chi Techniques...