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As pets age, they may experience health issues like arthritis, dental disease, and hearing loss. Early detection, along with vitamins, supplements, and proactive care, can help prevent or alleviate these conditions. Products like joint care supplements, dental wipes, and ear drops can support senior pets’ health, keeping them happy and comfortable.
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As our pets grow older, providing the utmost care and attention to health is crucial to their quality of life. Aging pets can experience various senior health conditions, and it’s important to detect and address concerns early on. Additionally, there are some proactive approaches you can take to preempt the common ailments many senior pets experience. Common senior dog & cat health conditions that can occur with age include loss of mobility, joint pain or inflammation, dental disease, and hearing loss.
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Choosing and implementing the right vitamins, supplements and wellness items into your senior pet’s daily routine can help keep them healthy, active and happy and prevent or slow the onset of some common aging concerns. Below, we’ll walk you through common senior pet health concerns and offer solutions that can support in slowing, preventing, and treating these conditions.
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Arthritis
Arthritis, also known as degenerative joint disease, can affect pets of all sizes and breeds. This health condition, commonly associated with aging pets, can be very painful and severely limit a pet’s quality of life. A pet that is more sedentary, less active, less expressive, and less playful may be suffering from arthritis.
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There are a variety of vitamins and supplements that can treat the painful symptoms of arthritis and support joint health PETIPET Mobility Bars are glucosamine, chondroitin, and MSM chews created for hip and joint pain relief, with an antioxidant blend of apple and carrot your pet will lovet. Naturpet Joint Care is a liquid herbal formula containing black cohosh, black walnut, devil’s claw, bentonite clay, and more to create both an active and preventative formula for arthritis,reducing inflammation and supporting joint function. The liquid dropper format makes it easy to mix into food.
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Dental Disease
Aging produces inevitable changes in health, and can create various dental conditions in senior pets. One of the most common dental diseases associated with elderly animals is Gingivitis. Poor dental hygiene, bacteria and plaque buildup can contribute to the development of Gingivitis, so establishing a dental health care routine for your pet is key. Tooth brushing and providing dental treats can help keep your pet’s teeth healthy, clean and sparkling.
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We have a selection of toothbrushes and pastes, but fussy or brush-averse pets may respond better to The Vetradent Dental Wipes - a toothbrush alternative suitable for both cats and dogs. These wipes wrap around your finger and effectively remove bacteria and debris from your pet’s teeth and gums by rubbing with gentle pressure on your pet’s teeth and gums. In addition, dental treats like these natural dental chew sticks for dogs are an enjoyable, tasty, and painless way to target plaque, tarter and bad breath.
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Hearing Loss
Pet hearing loss is another common health condition that occurs with aging. Hearing loss can result in pets becoming less responsive to their owners and their environment, and can increase their stress in new surroundings. Pre-emptive products like NaturPet Ear Drops (an all-natural ear treatment that supports healthy ear function, containing a blend of herbs that offer antibacterial, anti-fungal and anti-inflammatory benefits) reduces inflammation and clears debris to improve hearing in some cases, and supports overall hearing longevity by preventing and treating bacterial, fungal, and viral infections.
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As pets grow older, providing extra care and attention to their changing health circumstances can help them live long, happy, and healthy lives. Pets Drug Mart is here to support with a great breadth of information and a wide range of health products to support your pet, at every phase of life! If you have any questions, please chat with us or Contact Us - we’d be happy to support and guide you.
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