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Senior Dogs: How to Help Keep Your Pet's Mind and Body Healthy
There are definitely ways to improve the mental and physical health of senior dogs. Trainer Mikkel Becker offers tips on nutrition, exercise, training and more.
http://www.vetstreet.com/our-pet-experts/how-to-help-keep-your-senior-dogs-mind-and-body-healthy
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Strengthening Exercises for Your Old Pet
Keep your old dogs and cats healthy through various strengthening exercises and by learning pet massage techniques.
http://healthypets.mercola.com/sites/healthypets/archive/2012/01/26/anti-aging-exercises-for-pets.aspx
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Senior Dog Care: Exercise Keeps Joints Limber to Reduce Pain
All of a sudden one day you notice the shining white creeping into your older dog's muzzle. He steps a little more carefully now but most times seems to be just as energetic. Or your cat does not jump up as readily, but is just as fascinated with the birds outside the window. So what's the problem? Nothing - yet.
http://www.drsfostersmith.com/pic/article.cfm?aid=239
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Exercising Senior Dogs - Cesar's Way
I get lot of questions about how the fulfillment formula - Exercise, Discipline, then Affection - changes as dogs age and don't require as much physical activity and energy draining. Here are some tips to keep in mind as your dog enters his senior years.
https://www.cesarsway.com/dog-care/senior-dogs/exercising-senior-dogs
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Maintaining the Quality of Life in Aging Dogs - Hill's Pet
One of the sad realities of being a dog owner is that your dog will probably reach old age long before you do. Ageing dogs will need a little more attention but can still have a healthy, enjoyable and fulfilling life in their final years.
http://www.hillspet.com/en/us/dog-care/routine-care/aging-dogs
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Does My Old Dog or Cat Still Need Vaccinations?
Senior dogs and cats may need some vaccinations in order to stay healthy. We talk with experts to get senior pet vaccine recommendations for you.
http://www.vetstreet.com/dr-marty-becker/do-senior-dogs-and-cats-need-vaccinations
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Does my older pet really need all these tests at the vet? - Mother Nature Network
It's time for my dog's annual exam and my vet is suggesting all these extra tests. What should I do?
http://www.mnn.com/family/pets/stories/does-my-older-pet-really-need-all-these-tests-at-the-vet
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Providing the Best Care for Senior Cats
Cats are living longer because of a greater focus on routine healthcare for pets. As their veterinarians, we are challenged with the task of helping these cats live long, high-quality lives.
http://veterinarymedicine.dvm360.com/providing-best-care-senior-cats?rel=canonical
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Senior Care - American Association of Feline Practitioners
We all want to grow old with grace and dignity, and we want the same for our pets. Fortunately, expert understanding of cat health and advances in veterinary medicine mean cats can live longer, better lives than ever before.
http://www.catvets.com/cat-owners/caring-for-cats/senior-care
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Caring for Senior Dogs: What You Need to Know
As your dog ages, many of his basic needs, from diet to exercise, will begin to change.
http://www.vetstreet.com/dogs/caring-for-senior-dogs-what-you-need-to-know
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ASPCA: Aging Pet Care
Most dogs enter their golden years between seven and 10 years of age, with large/giant breeds becoming seniors earlier than small breeds. Many breeds experience a graying of their coat as they age, particularly around the muzzle.
https://www.aspca.org/pet-care/dog-care
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Caring for Your Senior Dog: 5 Important Things to Know - Petfinder
Do you have a senior dog? Learn about what happens as dogs get older and how you can help them.
https://www.petfinder.com/dogs/dog-care/senior-dog-care
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Senior Pet Care (FAQ)
Pets are living longer than ever before. learn about problems facing older pets, and how their owners and veterinarians can best handle their special needs.
https://www.avma.org/public/PetCare/Pages/Caring-for-an-Older-Pet-FAQs.aspx
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PetMD: Tips for Caring for Older Dogs
Senior dogs have different care requirements than those of a younger dog. This fact probably doesn't come as a surprise to anyone. But how do you know when your dog is considered to be a senior?
http://www.petmd.com/dog/care/evr_dg_caring_for_older_dogs_with_health_problems
