My special interests include ultrasound and caring for the special
needs of senior pets.
«Our retail partners understand
the needs of senior pets,» says Neil Werde, president and CEO of QPG.
As your pet ages, veterinary costs may increase due to the special
needs of senior pets.
Overnight petsitting — pet care from early evening to early morning, customized to meet
the needs of senior pets, puppies, pets with anxiety and other special needs pets.
Because of the special
needs of senior pets and how quickly they age, it is crucial that these family members receive complete health screenings as part of their regular medical care.
As part of my holistic, house call veterinary practice I attend to
the needs of senior pets all of the time.
We offer canine and feline preventative care plans that are designed to address the specific
needs of senior pets, and if you enroll in a preventative care plan this month, we'll waive the $ 50 membership fee!
Pet foods, specifically for seniors, are now available with fewer calories, limited phosphorous, more protein, balanced fatty acids, antioxidants, vitamins and minerals to meet the specific nutritional
needs of senior pets.
There is not yet an AAFCO guideline for senior diets, however clinical trials have been performed to evaluate the changing
needs of senior pets, and some diets have become available.
I came across an excellent article with information about
the needs of our senior pets and products that can improve their quality of life and comfort.
Because of the special
needs of senior pets, and how quickly they age, it is important that these family members receive complete health screenings as part of their regular medical care.
So what are
the needs of our senior pets and what can we do to give them the best and longest life possible?
Older patients may metabolize anesthetic drugs more slowly, therefore we adjust our protocol to the specific
needs of senior pets.
We've taken the best ingredients and created a brushless product that meets
the needs of senior pets.
We offer advice on special nutritional
needs of your senior pet, exercise routines, weight control, and enrichment activities.
You should be able to find a food that meets the nutritional
needs of your senior pet for the price that's right for you.
It meets the health
needs of your senior pet by taking care of their brain, liver and cardiac activities.
This means making sure your new kitten or puppy receives all of the necessary vaccinations to stay healthy and strong, the ongoing health of your adolescent and adult dog or cat is closely monitored, and the special care
needs of your senior pet are supported.
Not exact matches
As HSUS Texas
senior state director Katie Jarl, Florida state director Kate MacFall and director
of shelter outreach and policy engagement Kim Alboum organized the transports, Animal Rescue Team members, coordinated by
senior director Sára Varsa, searched for missing
pets and animals in
need of rescue.
«The ASPCA is pleased to be in a position where we can assist animal shelters in Florida by helping move homeless cats and dogs out
of impacted communities to free up much -
needed space for owned
pets displaced by the storm,» said Dick Green,
senior director
of Disaster Response for ASPCA Field Investigations and Response.
«Future studies [are
needed] to understand why some babies are born with increased innate immune responsiveness, and ultimately, what can be done to prevent this,» said
senior author
Peter Vuillermin, also from the University
of Melbourne.
«A recent WHO report on IPV recommended that there is a clear
need to scale - up efforts to both prevent IPV from happening in the first place and to provide necessary services for women experiencing IPV,» says
senior author
Peter A. Muennig, MD, MPH, associate professor
of Health Policy and Management at Columbia's Mailman School
of Public Health.
«Diet requirements — including protein levels, calories and vitamins and minerals — vary over the life
of a
pet and, in turn, an animal's
needs change as he grows from a puppy or kitten, to an adult into a
senior.»
One
of the biggest concerns
of allowing
seniors to bring their beloved
pets to assisted living communities is that the program
needs to ensure the
pets» well - being.
The good news is that most
seniors today
need not be denied the company
of a
pet, even when relocated into an assisted - care facility.
We are going to
need LOTS
of supplies and adopters with big hearts due to the fact that many ofthese angels are
senior pets.
Senior living communities
need to be able to help their residents care for their
pets to ensure the health and happiness
of both the
seniors and their
pets.»
Ernst Heinen, DVM, Ph.D., chief development officer at Leawood, Kan. - based Aratana Therapeutics, points to the launch
of Rimadyl as the possible tipping point
of a greater awareness
of senior pets» special
needs.
«This is why veterinarians
need to stress the importance
of examining
senior pets more frequently.»
We are seeking candidates with the following qualities: Excellent scissoring skills Strong knowledge
of correct breed standards Experience with and willingness to groom cats Positive and professional attitude with
pets, clients and co-workers Ability to work independently as well as with others Strong work ethic Dedication to cleanliness
of equipment and surrounding work areas Concern for safety at all times Great communication and customer service skills Any hand stripping experience or interest is a bonus, but not mandatory Ability to work with special
needs and
senior patients.
Age itself is not a disease, and preventative care is important, so work with your veterinarian to develop a
senior wellness program tailored to the
needs of your
pet so he or she can age with grace, and stay with you for as long as possible.
HEALING HANDS 4 PAWS was created in response
of a new generation
of needs in the
pet community - a desire for a higher quality
of life and more active lifestyle for
pets who have experienced injuries, or those who have entered their
senior years.
Surgery for the Older
Pet In the event your veterinarian is considering surgery or any other procedure in which anesthesia is
needed, special considerations are taken to help ensure the safety
of your
senior pet.
From newborn puppies and kittens to
senior care for your aging best friend, we give you peace
of mind knowing we provide all
of the services your
pet needs throughout their life.
Both
of these formulas have joint support and nutrients that a
senior pet needs to stay healthy.
But the
pets who
need us the most are the
seniors, the ones who have ended up in shelters or foster care because
of family circumstances.
Our
Seniors for
Seniors program was developed to bring
senior citizens the benefits
of pet ownership together with
senior pets who
need loving homes at a reduced rate.
All
of us at Young at Heart have worked very hard for 11 years to save
senior pets in
need, working with a small army
of foster homes.
Our reach extends to dogs that are in
need of costly medical interventions,
seniors, dogs requiring behavioral training, starved or malnourished dogs who temporarily fail food - aggression tests, those scarred from fighting or abuse, dogs who require a single -
pet home, shy / disengaged
pets, and those afraid
of children.
Whether you
need our expertise on behavior issues, dental health, nutrition programs,
senior needs or just have a few questions about that «funny smell» or strange new habit your
pet may have developed, our team
of veterinary professionals can get you and your
pet on the right track for health.
The Knox PAWS Program has two goals: · To reduce loneliness and stress as well as improve the physical and mental health
of seniors by matching them with a
pet that is in
need of a loving home.
From puppies to
seniors Pampered Pets Bed & Biscuit's services are tailored to meet the complete life cycle
needs of your
pet.
The staff works to educate the public about the many benefits
of adopting
senior dogs, as we know that the benefits they give to us as our
pets can far outweigh the additional time or cost that we may
need to provide to care for them as they age.
Senior pets in particular tend to fall into this category
of needing extra help.
Adult and
senior wellness plans were created to help you and your
pet get all
of the necessary preventative health care that he or she will
need to stay healthy and happy.
The increase in owner education and willingness
of pet owners to pursue medical care for older
pets strengthens the
need for veterinary technicians to gain a fuller understanding
of senior and geriatric nursing.
These
pets provide not only companionship to these
seniors, but also a sense
of purpose and a feeling
of being
needed.
«We encourage retailers to communicate with customers the
need to offer their
pets an assortment
of textures when choosing chews and toys,» said Mary Ann Loveland,
senior associate brand manager for Kaytee Hard Goods —
Pets International in Chilton, Wis..
In animal shelters, some
of the hardest
pets to place are
seniors, followed by pit bull - type dogs,
pets with special
needs and adult cats.
As HSUS Texas
senior state director Katie Jarl, Florida state director Kate MacFall and director
of shelter outreach and policy engagement Kim Alboum organized the transports, Animal Rescue Team members, coordinated by
senior director Sára Varsa, searched for missing
pets and animals in
need of rescue.