What age is considered a senior for a dog and a cat?
Determining when your beloved furry friend becomes a senior can vary depending on their breed and size. Generally, dogs are considered seniors around the age of 7, while cats typically enter their senior years at around 9. These age ranges are, however, just guidelines, as some smaller dog breeds may not reach senior status until 10 or 11 years old, whereas larger breeds might transition earlier.
How do you take care of a senior pet at home?
Taking care of your senior pet at home is a labor of love. Here are some essential tips:
- Diet: Ensure they receive a balanced diet tailored to their age and health needs. Ask our experts for recommendations.
- Exercise: Keep your pet active with gentle exercise suitable for their age and physical condition.
- Regular Vet Visits: Schedule routine check-ups and follow-ups with our veterinarians to monitor their health.
- Medication: Administer prescribed medications as directed by our professionals.
- Comfort: Create a comfortable and safe environment at home, with soft bedding and easy access to food and water.
- Love and Attention: Spend quality time with your senior pet to keep them mentally and emotionally engaged.
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Areas we Serve at Bliss Animal Hospital:
“Better Care. Better medicine.” This is our motto, and our veterinary staff stands behind it.
Bliss Animal Hospital is conveniently located at the Home Depot Plaza in Foothill Ranch, less than a 10-minute drive from the neighborhoods of Lake Forest, Rancho Santa Margarita, Mission Viejo, and Irvine (Great Park and Portola Springs). We also serve more distant regions like Tustin, Coto de Caza, Las Flores, Ladera Ranch, Laguna Hills, Laguna Woods, Stonegate (Irvine), Woodbury (Irvine), and Cypress Village (Irvine).
Our vet hospital is ready to serve not only the communities of South Orange County but also anyone who truly believes that veterinary medicine starts with relationships.
