{"id":412,"date":"2021-12-01T16:36:27","date_gmt":"2021-12-01T21:36:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.allcreaturesvetbrooklyn.com\/blog\/?p=412"},"modified":"2022-01-19T15:55:17","modified_gmt":"2022-01-19T20:55:17","slug":"how-to-help-your-pet-age-gracefully","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.allcreaturesvetbrooklyn.com\/blog\/how-to-help-your-pet-age-gracefully\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Help Your Pet Age Gracefully"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Sharing life with your pet is the greatest gift. After a lifetime of snuggles and companionship, it is hard to imagine that they are getting older. It is a cruel twist from the knife of life that we human-kind typically outlive our pets. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

They have been there for you and it is time for you to care for them. Here is a brief guide on what to expect and how to make the best of your time left together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Aging Symptoms<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You might notice your pet moving slower and napping longer. They could be suffering from arthritis\u2014commonly from the hips and knees. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pets are also vulnerable to kidney disease, heart disease, incontinence, and cancer in their later years. Pets can even suffer from a form of dementia. In dogs, it\u2019s called, \u201cCognitive Canine Dysfunction\u201d or CCD.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s hard to know what is going on with your pet. Unfortunately, they cannot tell in a way that you\u2019ll understand. \u201cMy hips hurt\u201d will look like hesitation when facing stairs. \u201cI don\u2019t know who you are right now,\u201d can look like aggression and confusion. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to Help<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

While you cannot prevent age-related issues, you can make life easier for your pet. Here are some easy ways to help your older pet:<\/p>\n\n\n\n