How to Care for Your Senior Pet
Watching our pets get older is difficult but we all know it will happen. As your trusted “veterinarian near me” at our “animal hospital near me” in Chadds Ford, PA, or Greenville, DE, our team is here to help ensure your pet lives a long and healthy life with you. We at Brandywine Veterinary Hospital are here to help.
Caring for Your Pet
As your pet gets older, there are changes and additional things you might need to do to help keep him safe and healthy. Feel free to reach out to our team if you have any questions about how best to care for your senior pet. Until then, here are some tips:
- Making your home safe: One thing you can do is make your home safe for your pet, which includes using nonslip carpet runners to give your pet stability on tile and hardwood floors. If your home has multiple floors, consider adding a baby gate at the top of the stairs to avoid accidents.
- Provide easy access to essential items: This includes using accessible water and food bowls, litter boxes with a ramp, and keeping everything in one place, so your pet doesn’t have to go far to get what he needs.
- Secure off dangerous spots: If your home has a pool, hot tub, fire pit, or fireplace, having them covered or blocked will avoid injuries or accidents.
Additional Ways to Care for Your Senior Pet
Additional things to care for your pets include:
- Keeping them entertained with toys and puzzle feeders
- A comfortable coat keeps them warm and dry during winter and rainy days
- Checking for any lumps or bumps through regular grooming
Get Pet Care from a Veterinarian at Our Animal Hospital
We're proud to serve as the trusted animal hospital near you in (302) 476-8779 Greenville, DE, or (610) 459-0500 Chadds Ford, PA. Don't hesitate to contact us at Brandywine Veterinary Hospital to speak with a veterinarian about your pet or to schedule an appointment. Call us for pet care from a “veterinarian near me” at our “animal hospital near me.”