Posts in Category: Senior Pet Care

November is National Adopt a Senior Pet Month, and there’s no better time to open your home (and heart) to a seasoned sidekick. Shiloh Veterinary Hospital, a mobile veterinary service serving Los Angeles and San Diego County, comes right to your doorstep, making it even easier to welcome an older pet into your life.

As our pets grow older, we might start to notice some subtle, yet jarring, changes—like joint stiffness and lowered mobility. It can be heartbreaking to watch a formerly springy cat or dog struggle to leap onto the bed. 

The good news is that many older pets can live happy, comfortable lives even after they develop joint pain. The key is for pet parents to know the early signs of joint pain in pets—and take action.

Here’s what the team at Shiloh Veterinary Hospital wants you to know about joint pain and senior pet care. 

Responsible pet owners know that their furry, feathered, and scaled friends need to be seen by the veterinarian regularly – after all, those vaccinations are pretty important! 

Pet wellness examinations are about so much more than shots, however. Getting to know your pet through a detailed health history, physical examination, and diagnostic testing is an essential part of keeping your pet’s healthy for years to come.