Senior Pet Care Near You in Chicago, IL!
At Millennium Dog Walking & Pet Care , we will handle your aged furry family member with the utmost care to ensure that they enjoy the best remaining years of their life.
Defining a Senior Pet
A senior pet is a pet that has reached an age where they are more likely to experience physical and behavioral changes, and may be at a higher risk of disease. The age at which a pet is considered senior depends on the species and size of the pet:
Here is the brief-
- Cats: Considered senior after 10 years of age
- Dogs: Considered senior when they reach the last 25% of their estimated life span, which varies by breed:
- Small or toy breeds: 8 to 11 years old
- Medium-sized breeds: 8 to 10 years old
- Large breeds: 8 to 9 years old
- Giant breeds: 6 to 7 years old
What signs should I be looking for?
Observe your pet carefully for early signs of potential health problems. These symptoms are commonly attributed to the aging process; however, they may indicate underlying age-related disease.
- Coughing
- Short of Breath
- Loos of house training
- Increased thirst
- Increased urination
- Bowel habits have changed:
- diarrhea/constipation
- Repeated vomiting
- Increased appetite
- Decreased appetite
- Changes in behavior/activity leve
- Showing signs of pain - difficulty
jumping up / climbing stairs,
Increased stiffness of limping
- Excessive painting
- Confusion or disorientation
- Excessive barking/meowing
- Tremors/shaking
- Shaking head/scratching ears
- Unusual new limps or bumps
- Change in hair, coat, skin
- Scratching, licking, chewing
- Scooting
- Bad breath
- Difficulty chewing
- Weight gain
- Weight loss
- Just not acing like him/herself
- Vision/hearing changes
Senior Pet Care Walks!
Walks for senior pets and disabled pets are usually shorter and slower. Our walkers are trained in dealing with a wide variety of needs for senior and disabled pets.