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I happen to have two senior dogs. The time it just goes so fast. I remember one as a baby and the other as the 14 month old rescue with a marking problem. But they’ve grown and changed so much. I always want to be mindful of the fact that I want them to be healthy and happy as they age, just like myself and my husband. So today we’re going to take a look at what your senior dog needs to be healthy.
What does your senior dog need to stay healthy?
That’s my sweet Snowball. He’s 8 this month. He’s got a sweet disposition and for the most part no longer has accidents in the house. I worry about him as he ages. I know he’s not seeing as well as he used too. I want to do my part to make sure he ages well and has a good life for the rest of his years. Here’s a few of the things I’m doing to make sure he lives out his senior dog years well.
- Take them for regular vet visits. I take mine about twice a year. They get a check up and get their flea and tick meds. They monitor their weight and make sure they’re coat and teeth are healthy. It gives me piece of mind as a dog mom!
- Monitor their activity. I make sure my dogs get outside and play. I watch and check to see that they are still playing with their toys and their brother. I love to watch them just play. Snowball is my old man with a young soul. He loves to play with a ball, tear up a stuffed animal or just chill with his buddy Snickers. Snickers only chases a ball. He’s got a one track mind…ball.
- Make sure they’re eating good quality food. I like to make sure whatever I’m feeding them is good for them. So we’ve recently made the switch to Hill’s® Science Diet® Youthful Vitality. I had my cat on a Hill’s Science Diet brand back in the 80’s when she was having tummy issues and it worked great for her. So when I started realizing that my babies are getting old I made the switch back to this one Hill’s Science Diet Youthful Vitality. Let’s take a look at what Hill’s can offer us.
Age happens but we can help keep our senior dogs happy and healthy!
When we need to fight the problems with aging we need to get them their first senior check up. It’s recommended by vets at age 7. Then we can help them by making sure we feed them the NEW Hill’s® Science Diet® Youthful Vitality. It was specifically developed to help our dogs with ongoing vitality, alertness, increased activity and help with their mobility as well. It is specially formulated with ingredients that help support brain function because of the anti-oxidents in it. It also contains phytonutrients and L-Carnitine which helps them with their ability to move. They also make sure to include things that boost their healthy immune system such as Vitamins C & E. They need food that is healthy and digestive system high quality. Something that is made with easy-to-digest ingredients and has great taste and promotes a luxurious coat with essential fatty acids. We want a food that helps their coat with increased shininess and softness. Hill’s Science Diet Youthful Vitality is available in chicken recipe for dry in both original and small & toy breed varieties, and a tasty chicken stew in both large and small can sizes. Chicken stew just sounds delicious and if I want to eat it I know my dog will too. Am I right?
I don’t know about you but making sure my dogs are healthy as they lean into their senior years is so important to me. I love them and want what’s best for them. What do you do with your senior pet to ensure their health and happiness?
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My dog, Max, is still pretty young, but time sure does fly. I’ll be sure and keep these tips on hand in order to keep Max healthy.
Older dogs or any animal need special care. Their teeth might not be as strong as before and need softer food. Their stomach may need a different diet.
Snowball is adorable! My dog Toby is 8 now, so he is getting up in years. It is hard to believe how quickly time goes with our pets and our kids! This looks like a great choice for Snowball.
My baby is 4, and I’m dreading him getting older. He’s my pal, and such a snuggler. I am going to do everything I can to keep him safe, happy and healthy. He’s a small thing, I guess categorized as “medium” and he weighs about 20 lbs.
We still have a puppy so we have a while before we will get there. I know senior dogs need more to stay healthy. My old dog we were giving him a senior food like Science Diet.
My dogs are still puppies – 9 months and 2 years old – but I will keep this all in mind as they get older. Thanks!
It is so important to keep senior dogs healthy. They’re part of the family so we want them healthy and happy as long as possible. Snowball is a cutie.
I have so many friends with senior dogs. I often forget and still refer to them as puppies but I realize that we have to be careful with their diets! Will have to inform my friends about this!
Our dogs are 4 and 3 human years old. I try to make it a point to be observant of their daily activities. One weird action (or inaction) calls for a vet appointment. I hope both of them live full happy, healthy lives. I’m checking out Hill’s® Science Diet® Youthful Vitality dog food. Thanks for letting me know about it.
Senior pets are the best pets. My cat is 12 this year, but she’s actually more kitten-like than ever!
Watching their dental health as well as their eating habits is huge. If you feed them lacking food, they will fade fast.
This is all such great information! My dogs are not seniors yet but I want to keep them feeling as good as they can for as long as they can.
We don’t have a dog but I know that my mom and sister give their senior dogs specific food and check their health often. Have to let them know about the Hill’s Science Diet Youthful Vitality.
The Hill’s Science Diet brand dog foods are something I have never tried on my dog before. I will have to try these that sound amazing and I know my vet uses them too. Thanks for sharing the information.
Your Snowball is adorable! We are looking to get a dog this summer, I’ll keep these tips in mind for later!
Regular vet visits are so important! We work hard to make sure we treat our pup with as much love and care as we do for the rest of our family. Exercise for her is super important, too!
I didnt know aging dogs needed this much care. These tips will definitely help pet owners as their pet grows older.
My dog just turned 9, so she’s getting up there. It’s so true that we need to take care of them when they get this age. Great tips and thanks for sharing!
No doubt that senior dogs need a little more of your attention. There are signs to look out for to check if they’re not feeling well and it’s also important to have everything you need to keep them in top shape! Great tips!