Healthy, happy, senior pets
Senior pets often need a little more support as they age, from changes to their diet and mobility to finding extra comfort at home.
This Senior Pet Month, we’re shining a light on the simple ways you can help support their health and well-being through the years ahead. From tailored nutrition and joint care to supportive bedding and regular vet check-ups, Petstock is here to help you care for your senior pet at every stage.
Did you know?
Cats and dogs can be considered senior at different ages depending on factors such as their size, breed, and individual health.
Petstock is Here to Help
Nutritional guidance
Get expert support to help you choose food suited to your pet’s individual needs.
Support for changing needs
From joint support to comfortable bedding, discover simple ways to support your pet as they get older.
Petstock Vet support
Consult our experienced Petstock vets for personalised advice on weight, mobility, or health concerns.
Worth knowing
There’s no single diet that suits every senior pet.
Their ideal nutrition can depend on factors such as their age, weight, activity level, and health, so speak to your vet if you’re not sure what’s right for them.
Worth knowing
Changes in mobility can be easy to miss.
Keep an eye out for things like hesitation before jumping, difficulty using stairs, stiffness after resting, or less interest in usual activities, and speak to your vet if you notice a change.
Worth knowing
Make everyday spaces easier to navigate.
Keeping essentials within easy reach and providing non-slip surfaces, ramps, or steps where appropriate can help senior pets move around the home more comfortably.
Every Senior Pet is Different
Keep them moving
Gentle, age-appropriate activity can help senior dogs stay active and engaged. Let their level of mobility guide the pace.
Make home comfortable
Small changes around the home can make life easier for older cats, from accessible resting spots to food, water, and litter areas that are easy to reach.
Check in regularly
Ageing can bring gradual changes that aren’t always obvious day to day. Regular check-ups give you an opportunity to discuss changes in your pet’s health, behaviour, nutrition, or mobility.
Give a senior pet their next chapter
Senior pets can sometimes be overlooked when searching for a new companion, but getting older doesn’t mean they have any less love to give.
This Senior Pet Adoption Month, consider opening your home to an older pet and giving them the chance to enjoy their next chapter with a family of their own.