{"id":110,"date":"2011-01-10T01:00:47","date_gmt":"2011-01-10T01:00:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.animalmedical.net\/blog\/?p=110"},"modified":"2011-01-10T01:00:47","modified_gmt":"2011-01-10T01:00:47","slug":"an-ounce-of-prevention","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.animalmedical.net\/blog\/an-ounce-of-prevention\/","title":{"rendered":"An Ounce of Prevention"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Simple things such as osteoarthritis, weight changes, or dental disease can affect your senior pet immensely.\u00a0 In many cases preventative care can help to minimize or eliminate the impact of such challenges.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><em>Routine veterinary care <\/em><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Because animals age so much more quickly than humans, semi-annual wellness visits are advised.\u00a0 At these visits your veterinarian can identify problems early in their course, hopefully stopping or slowing their effects.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><em>Exercise:<\/em><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Senior animals should continue to live an active life as much as possible.\u00a0 Encouraging gentle exercise will help them to keep their joints mobile and their organs functioning well.\u00a0 Some pets may benefit from pain medications that your veterinarian can prescribe.\u00a0 These can help to keep older animals comfortable and active.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><em>Nutrition: <\/em><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Older pets often require a diet formulated for the nutritional requirements of the senior pet.\u00a0 These can help to keep weight under control as the metabolism and activity level slow.\u00a0 Obesity can be a serious problem for older animals, further limiting mobility and putting the organs under undue strain.\u00a0 Certain pets may also benefit from avoiding or including certain ingredients in their diets.\u00a0 Your veterinarian can help you to formulate a personalized feeding program that can help your pet to stay healthier longer.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><em>Dental care: <\/em><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Dental disease is a serious problem for many pets.\u00a0 Bacteria in the mouth can adversely affect other organs in the body such as the heart and liver. 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