Caring for an older pet requires a bit of patience as there are more actions to conduct to keep them healthy and happy. Contact Greenfield Veterinary Clinic in Greenfield to make an appointment with our veterinarian for veterinary care at any time you believe your pet is in distress and for routine examinations. Here is some information about caring for an aging pet and how trips to our clinic to meet with our Vet are important during this stage of their life.

Keep On Top Of Your Pet's Diet

As a pet gets older, their eating habits and dietary needs are likely to change. Our veterinarian will assist in selecting foods that your pet should eat daily to ensure their caloric intake is correct for their body size and their age. If you notice your pet is not eating as much, or if they are suddenly gaining weight, it may be because they are slowing down due to the deterioration of the bones or muscles in their body. Providing your dog or cat with foods that assist with weight maintenance and urinary tract help is important during this time of their life.

Make Changes To Keep Your Pet Safe

Your dog or cat will likely not wish to exercise as much as it did when it was younger. Some exercise is still required to keep the body healthy, however. Allow your pet to walk slowly and encourage it to engage in playtime with aid from toys. Do not push your pet to perform more than it is able to handle. Provide your dog or cat with a bedding area low to the floor so that they do not need to jump up to it when they wish to slumber. A food dish and bowl in a raised holder will help your pet when they are hungry or thirsty as they will not need to bend down as far.

Get Regular Veterinary Care For Your Pet

It is best to increase the number of visits to our animal clinic when you have an older dog or cat. Our Vet will check your pet for any possible medical problems and provide appropriate treatment if needed. Preventative measures are provided to protect your pet against parasites, diseases, and other conditions. If your pet is not healthy enough to be immunized, our veterinarian will provide you with alternatives to safeguard your dog or cat against medical problems.

Contact Greenfield Veterinary Clinic Today!

Contact Greenfield Veterinary Clinic in Greenfield to make an appointment with our veterinarian for routine care or to check over your dog or cat if you believe they are suffering from an ailment or injury. Call us today at (414) 282-5230 for more information.