Senior Pet Care in Gresham and Troutdale

As pets age, they develop a higher risk for problems like diabetes, heart disease, arthritis and other painful or life-threatening conditions. Keeping your senior pet healthy is a matter of getting your pet the right kind of preventative care and also making your pet comfortable. At Paws and Claws Pet Medical Center, we help pet owners care for their senior pets.

Senior Pets Have Special Needs

There are many ways that you can take care of your older pet in Gresham and Troutdale. For example:

• Exercise. Make sure that your older pet gets regular light exercise. Taking your pet for a daily walk or playing with your pet on a regular basis will help keep his or joints healthy and flexible, and will help reduce your pet's risk of certain diseases.
• Nutrition. Older pets need to eat less protein and smaller portions to maintain good health. Feeding your pet food that has been specially formulated for seniors will help.
• Special accommodations. Older pets may have a hard time doing some of the things they used to do easily. Getting in and out of bed, going up and down stairs and laying for long periods of time on a hard ground may become difficult for your pet. Ramps, a softer bed and other accommodations will help your pet remain independent and active.

Take Your Senior Pet to See the Vet Every Six Months

Older pets should see the veterinarian every six months. Taking your pet in for regular wellness exams will help your pet's veterinarian catch diseases and serious conditions in their early stages, so your pet can get the treatment he or she needs in a timely fashion.

Contact Your Pet's Veterinarian In Gresham and Troutdale

As your pet's veterinarian in Gresham and Troutdale, we can help your older pet stay healthy. At Paws and Claws Pet Medical Center, we provide wellness care for older pets. To make your pet an appointment today, contact us at 503-661-1833.