‘The concept of senior pet care can be confusing to pet owners, as the life stages of our pets pass much
‘more rapidly than ours. A general estimate is that thay age approximately seven years for each one of ours,
but the rate any pet agas is determinad by factors such as bread, size, nutrition, health care, and lifestyle.
(One of our caring veterinarians at Rum River Veterinary Clinic wll help identify your pet's senior stage,
propare you to manage your aging pet, and discuss how best to enrich the joys of a relationship with your
loyal senior animal companion.
Creating an environment where the animal wil be easily cared for isan important part of being the
responsible animal person. Sometimes caring for the lover needs as much attantion as caring forthe
person. On top of eating and training, you have different responsibiities to consider when taking the pet into
the house. If you are thinking a new pet at the new family or taking one into the new house, here are some
195 to consider to make the best home environment for your pet|