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Seasonal and Senior Pet Care Guides

Adjust daily routines for heat, cold, mobility changes, rest, and the changing needs of older dogs and cats.

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01 / Starting point

What to check first

Give pets choices between warmer and cooler or firmer and softer resting areas. Do not assume a sudden change in breathing, walking, appetite, sleep, or bathroom habits is simply due to age.

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Can the pet move to a different temperature or resting surface without help?
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Do slippery floors, stairs, or high jumps make normal routes difficult?
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Have breathing, gait, appetite, sleep, or bathroom patterns changed suddenly?

02 / Dogs

Dog guides for seasonal & senior care

Choose the guide that most closely matches the situation you see.

01DogSenior Dog Slipping on Hardwood Floors: Build a Safer Traction PathA room-by-room way to reduce slipping for an older dog on hardwood, laminate, or tile before relying on socks, boots, or other wearable traction products.

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