Sentences with phrase «older pets»

A thorough medical examination is also recommended for older pets in order to diagnose or detect problems early.

It also tends to develop in older pets with other medical problems.

To determine the specific needs of older pets, a «senior well - pet work - up» may be prescribed.

For owners with older pets in particular, a home's layout is an important consideration.

Many shelters have lower fees for adopting older pets, and they sometimes run promotional offers where the adoption fee is completely waived.

And, since it's easy to chew, it makes a great, healthy treat for older pets who may suffer from mouth pain or worn - down teeth.

If your adopted older pet needs to learn a few things in her new life with you, not to worry.

And 40 % of those [preventative care packages] on older pets will show issues that need further work up.

This is highly recommended for older pets as well as those pets with various health issues.

This is because older pets need longer to find adopters so they take a place in the shelter for a longer period of time, and they may develop medical issues.

When older pet owners become ill, they start worrying not only about their own health but about who will be caring for their pets.

With training, compassion, and proactive pet owner education, veterinary technicians are integral in helping older pets live longer with excellent quality of life.

Many older pets suffer from debilitating arthritis which affects their quality of life.

2 To keep older pets healthy for as long as possible, owners must be able to recognize when it is necessary for them to act for their pet's well - being.

Younger pets often get acute disease (vomiting, diarrhea, dehydration, and anemia) whereas older pets get chronic disease such as intermittent diarrhea.

Although older pets require more attention and care, they can continue to live happy lives with your assistance.

Old pets often require fluid therapy to help counter the effects of kidney problems.

Their cost was tremendously lower and saved us from considering an option for our 15 year old pet that I didn't even want to think about.

Older pets feel the cold more intensely in the winter and suffer from heat more in the summer than do younger animals.

Signs of pain and discomfort vary between animals and many older pets do not show obvious signs.

Older pets make wonderful companions, and thanks to advances in veterinary medicine, pets are living longer than ever.

The first and oldest pet food company was founded by them and in 1949 the general public was introduced with the premium pet food.

These results are particularly bad for older pets at risk of arthritis.

Some products should not be used on very old pets.

This is more easily done if you start when the pet dog is still a puppy, but with patience you can also train most older pet dogs.

Many older pets also lose some, if not all, of their teeth.

A healthy weight is crucial, no matter how old your pet is, but it becomes especially important for senior animals.

Although chronic pain most often affects older pets, it can occur at any age.

We wanted this year to raise money for a special cause that would help older pets find lovely homes in which to see out their final years.

In fact, many older pets like to spend most of their time at home, relaxing on the couch.

One of the most common questions veterinarians receive about older pets is whether or not a symptom, behavior or physical change is normal.

This can occur at any age, but is more prevalent among older pets.

Feeding older pets is part of the confusion: Maintaining quality of life whole decrease risk of diseases is pivotal.

Older pets tend to become less active as part of the aging process and, in some pets, due to arthritis.

In recent years there has been extensive research on the problems facing older pets and how their owners and veterinarians can best handle their special needs.

While some of that money goes to needs like food, some is just plain old pet - indulgence.

While it's typically older pets that experience heart problems, such issues can be found in pets of all ages.

Many older pets already have compromised immune systems and decreased organ function, creating the need for something gentle and less toxic than standard pharmaceuticals for use on a daily basis.

Many older pets benefit from specially formulated food that is designed with older bodies in mind.

Before, his room had four plain beige walls, and old pet stained carpet.

Some insurers have age limits for coverage (some won't insure pets less than 8 weeks old and some won't insure older pets), while some insurers have no age limit.

Heart disease in pets, specifically older pets or certain breeds, is more common than many people realize.

Obesity is more common in older pets whose activity level has decreased, and in neutered pets.

Older pets over seven years of age experience wide variations in health and aging changes including the possibility of developing arthritis, dental disease, heart disease kidney disease and cancer.

Middle - aged and older pets present more commonly with this type of tumor.

Since older pets are more prone to dental disease, they should be examined more frequently.

In many cases, we recommend laboratory testing to further investigate abnormalities encountered during the visit or to screen older pets for problems that may be difficult to detect on physical examination alone.

Although many adopters prefer younger animals, older pets come with many benefits.

Many older pets experience declining vision and hearing, making them more susceptible to water accidents.