Remember.... Senior at Seven!
Sunday, September 14, 2008
September is Senior Pet Wellness Month!!!
Did you know that September is Senior Pet Wellness month? You may not realize it, but pets become seniors at just 7 years old! That means it is time to begin routine blood screening to detect any possible early signs of disease. You should check with your local vet for information about recommendations for senior wellness care, which should include a comprehensive exam and senior blood testing every 6 to 12 months. It's never too late to get your pet started on a senior wellness plan. Contact your local vet today!!!
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Remember when you give any health advice to add dampness (weather related) as a cause for everyghing.
Yes, it is true - As some pets get older and develop arthritis, (and this can happen to dogs and cats alike) sometimes owners will notice it flair up when the weather becomes damp or cold. Owners will sometimes complain about limping or favoring a limb when it is raining outside or there is a sudden temperature change. Some pets have more difficulty getting around in the winter, and so we as owners, need to make sure that we are providing warm places for them to be during the day when we are gone and to sleep at night. It is also a good idea to have several rugs placed around the house for them to easily move around on, and don't forget about icy sidewalks (if you live in a cold climate) so your senior does not slip.
Much like the old saying that "Grandma always knows when it's going to rain," pets can "feel" these changes in the weather too.
My mother will argue that dampness can cause ANY illness from the common cold to a headache to a stubbed toe to crabbiness... Maybe that's why Baby M is crabby a lot.
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