Sentences with phrase «older pets require»

Sick animals, she says, often lose their appetites, and finicky older pets require tasty, high - quality meals — «they'll eat if you can find something that really hits their palate.»

Older pets require more MSM.

Older pets require extra, tender, loving care and sometimes need special medical treatments and recommendations.

Often, older pets require foods that are easier to digest or they simply may not be getting the optimal nutrition their aging bodies need.

Older pets require pre-surgical blood work PRIOR to surgery.

Alarmingly, pet owners who responded to the survey believed that older pets require less medical attention than younger animals, and that indoor pets need very little veterinary care because they are less exposed to environmental threat.

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

Her dedication to Shamrock through veterinary appointments and the care an older pet requires, laid the foundation for the work she does today with the Shamrock Animal Fund.

Those too cold, for example an older pet requiring joint support, need warming foods like chicken or turkey.

Not exact matches

For older children, you may need to go a little more in depth and explain what has happened to the pet that requires euthanasia.

Although MacDowell says that consumers are looking for reasonably priced beds, when it comes to older pets or dogs with certain issues requiring orthopedic support, she says consumers seem willing to spend «an enormous amount of money» to make their pet more comfortable.

Back in February 2008, Los Angeles County signed one of the nation's toughest laws on pet sterilization, requiring most dogs and cats to be spayed or neutered by the time they are 4 months old.

Owners with older unneutered pets and newcomers to the city with animals were also required to comply with the ordinance.

Adults: In order to have a fun, loving and well - mannered pet, older dogs frequently require basic obedience training, which consists of teaching dogs to obey «foundational» commands such as sit, down, come, heel, etc..

Older people having pets are also reported to require fewer visits to the doctor.

Developing health problems for the older dog are when the pet begins to require a tremendous amount of attention and medical care from its owner.

Older pets are required to have bloodwork sent out ahead of time, so that we may discover and address any problems before the day of the procedure.

* Prices shown do not include additional charges for: take - home pain medication or antibiotics, E-Collars, pets that are in - heat, pregnant or have retained testicles, preoperative blood test (required for patients over 5 years old)

Typically, airlines require pet health certificates that are no older than 10 days, even if the receiving country accepts an older one.

An older pet will require a complete blood profile, a urinalysis and thoracic radiograph.

Also, unlike puppies that require much focus and energy to be properly trained, older pets are not a 24/7 commitment.

There often comes a point in managing arthritis in fading old pets when cortisone - like drugs are required.

We require bloodwork on all animals 7 years of age and older to make sure your pet does not have any underlying issues before using anesthesia.

Since they require much less maintenance than dogs and cats they make very good pets for older children who are very capable of filling food dishes, water bottles and changing bedding.

We all know that as pets get older, they require more care then when they were puppies and kittens.

For the health and safety of your pet, surgical bloodwork is required for animals aged 7 and older.

It's Important to keep in mind that older pets may require some extra TLC in regard to their health.

Some of our pets require medical care, some require emotional support, some require behavioral help, and all require good old TLC (Tender Loving Care).

Senior pets 8 years and older are often required to get blood tests before anesthesia.

Fennel is not a substitute for veterinary care, and pets with severe discomfort may require prescription drugs, but it may be a helpful supplement for older rabbits dealing with minor joint pain.

Young, old and short - haired pets are more vulnerable to cold weather and should not be left outside unsupervised, and some pets may require warm clothing if they are going to go outside.

Rabies vaccines are required by Virginia law for pets 16 weeks or older.

Older pets can be great companions for elderly and disabled owners because they're lower energy, require less exercise, and many are already trained.

A pet with a disability may require expensive veterinary care and surgeries, may need special medications, physical therapy, require a certain diet, and older animals with more needs might need to go to monthly veterinary check - ups.

When dogs get older, the chances that they will actually require treatment (and therefore need to claim on the pet insurance policy increases).

Blood work is required for middle - aged and older pets prior to anesthesia, so that the safest drugs can be chosen.

It is also to be expected that premiums will rise as a pet ages because older pets will eventually develop chronic conditions that require more continuous care than conditions usually seen in younger pets.

A behavior evaluation is required for all pets and medical evaluation is required for older pets or pets with any other known medical issues.

If you have an aging pet, it's important to be aware of the different types of preventative care that will be required to help your pet age gracefully, as well as the signs of common medical problems to watch for in your pet's older age.

COMPLIMENTARY TEMPERAMENT TEST REQUIRED FOR GROUP PLAY ** (In addition to passing the temperament test, your pet must be in good health; free of any communicable conditions; must be spayed or neutered; must be at least 4 months or older; have proof of current Rabies, Distemper / Parvo, and Bordetella vaccinations; free of fleas and on a current flea preventative; must not be People Aggressive or Dog Aggressive; and not be protective of food or toys.)

King County pet licenses are required for all dogs and cats 8 weeks of age or older in all unincorporated King County and the following cities: Auburn (in city limits), Beaux Arts, Bellevue, Black Diamond, Carnation, Clyde Hill, Covington, Duvall, Enumclaw, Issaquah, Kenmore, Kent, Kirkland, Lake Forest Park, Maple Valley, Mercer Island (dog licenses only), Newcastle, North Bend, Redmond, Sammamish, SeaTac, Shoreline, Snoqualmie, Tukwila, Woodinville and Yarrow Point.

Older pets may require a lot of water during exercise, as their body temperatures rise quickly and some pets may also have conditions which require them to drink more in general.

Since older dogs require less exercise, are already house - trained and have got past that constantly - chewing - the - couch puppy phase, they can make an ideal pet for senior citizens.

Older pets, or those with on - going medical problems, require more frequent check - ups.

Most foster care situations require 2 weeks to months of residential foster care, and in some cases where the pet is ill or older, several months.

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

«Older pets with specific conditions, like diabetes, kidney failure, or liver disease may require special veterinary diets to assist in the treatment of their conditions,» Metzger says.

They are semi-soft treats so they are not too hard on older pets gums, yet provide enough texture that they do require chewing.

An older dog also requires time but probably not as much patience because the hard parts of owning a pet have usually been taken care of by someone else.

Although Maryland already has strict regulations in place requiring retail pet stores to disclose information about breeders and barring them from using any commercial breeders that have received citations from the U.S. Agriculture Department within the past two years, Governor Hogan, a dog lover whose whose 16 - year - old Shih Tzu died last year, said that not enough was being done to protect the animals.