Posts Tagged: senior pet care

Age 7 is a bit of a magic number for pets. It signals the definitive end of puppy or kitten-hood and young adulthood, and signifies a new stage in life: the wisdom stage. But with this wisdom comes additional care needs that we pet parents must pay attention to.

Here’s what the team at Sky Canyon Animal Hospital wants you to know about caring for senior pets after age 7.

As our pets age, our concerns about their health evolve. One important consideration for senior pet care is arthritis. Be on the lookout for the following pet arthritis symptoms as your dog or cat approaches older adulthood.

It’s easy to assume your pet is getting enough water—after all, they have a bowl, and they know how to use it, right? But hydration is a little more complex than that, especially for senior pets. At Sky Canyon Animal Hospital, we’re here to bust some common myths about pet hydration so you can keep your furry friend happy, healthy, and well-hydrated year-round.