{"id":1611,"date":"2023-10-02T06:33:01","date_gmt":"2023-10-02T13:33:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.baysideanimalhospitalonline.com\/blog\/?p=1611"},"modified":"2023-10-09T06:35:08","modified_gmt":"2023-10-09T13:35:08","slug":"common-health-issues-in-senior-pets-and-how-to-manage-them","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.baysideanimalhospitalonline.com\/blog\/common-health-issues-in-senior-pets-and-how-to-manage-them\/","title":{"rendered":"Common Health Issues in Senior Pets and How to Manage Them"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Responsible pet owners make a profound commitment to take care of their pets for life. While it may seem impossible to think about the senior years of a puppy or kitten, it\u2019s worthwhile to pursue long-term health and wellness<\/a> from their earliest months. As pets age, certain health conditions can become more prominent. We encourage owners of senior pets to maintain two wellness visits a year in order to support their pet\u2019s changing needs, catch and treat issues early, and prevent associated problems with senior pet diseases. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

The Aging Process<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Our pets age faster than we do. Depending on breed, size, and lifestyle, we start to categorize senior pets around age 7.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since every senior pet is different, and age-related conditions vary, it is critical to schedule and keep a senior pet\u2019s routine wellness exams every 6 months. This increased frequency can help us catch problems before they even start, or experience greater success in treating certain conditions. Without regular intervals of veterinary attention, senior pet diseases may develop unchecked, and negatively impact health and longevity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Moving Around<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

One of the most common senior pet diseases is arthritis.<\/a> As the cartilage between joints wears down, the joints can experience painful inflammation and present the following symptoms:<\/p>\n\n\n\n