One of the fastest growing industries is senior care, and aging baby boomers are eager to make sure that the services they need are contracted and paid for.These services include short-term care, long-term care, respite care, therapeutic services, rehabilitation, and hospice care. As a society, we are becoming more used to thinking in these terms, and we are training, developing, and expanding resources to cover the growing needs of this population. The savvier members of the pet industry are learning a thing or two about senior care, and they’re providing similar services and resources to owners of elderly pets. Companies like Downey-based SeniorPetProducts.com are making a killing keeping old dogs living happily. SeniorPetProducts.com, for example, offers product lines arranged specifically for helping with the wellness, safety and comfort, mobility, and lifestyle of the elderly dog and cat., and many of the products resemble lines designed for elderly people, such as lifting harnesses, synovial joint remedies, and mobility aids. They also provide a book store and a knowledge base for the pet owner who wants to know more. When searching for help with your elderly pet, if you have a pet sitter, ask specifically for their experience with senior pets and associated products. A good pet sitter will be able to offer suggestions and use the resources in a way that increased your pet’s life and improves the quality of that life.
Dr. Mike (Vet Vid) and Dr. April Miles give advice on senior pet care:
