{"id":1648,"date":"2023-10-17T06:39:51","date_gmt":"2023-10-17T13:39:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bowmanvet.com\/blog\/?p=1648"},"modified":"2023-10-09T07:15:44","modified_gmt":"2023-10-09T14:15:44","slug":"making-life-easier-home-adjustments-to-assist-senior-pets-with-mobility","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bowmanvet.com\/blog\/making-life-easier-home-adjustments-to-assist-senior-pets-with-mobility\/","title":{"rendered":"Making Life Easier: Home Adjustments to Assist Senior Pets with Mobility"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Thanks to advancements in modern veterinary medicine, pets are living longer, healthier lives. But at some point, in spite of the best senior pet care, our older pets will start to show signs of slowing down, and it\u2019s up to us to help them age gracefully and comfortably in their familiar surroundings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Senior pets<\/a> hold a special place in our hearts at Bowman Veterinary Hospital<\/a>, and our team has put together suggestions for creating a pet-friendly home using simple modifications geared toward enhancing pet mobility<\/a> and pet comfort.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Senior Pet Care<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

First and foremost, wellness visits<\/a> are vital to stay on top of your senior pet\u2019s changing health. Aging pets are more prone to certain conditions, including arthritis, diabetes<\/a>, and kidney disease, so we recommend that senior pets be examined twice a year. Earlier detection means earlier intervention with medications, pain management<\/a>, and other treatments to optimize your pet\u2019s quality of life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Create a Pet-Friendly Home for Senior Pets<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

For aging pets, maintaining the ability to move about comfortably in their homes is key to their overall wellbeing. Here are some simple steps you can take toward enhancing pet mobility:<\/p>\n\n\n\n