Pet ownership in the U.S. is at its highest level with an
estimated 70 million households owning a pet, and 75 percent of
those homes are estimated to have aging pets. As a result, there
is a growing demand for health-enhancing products for senior
pets. As animals age, they lose their desire to eat and consume
fluids, which affects their ability to maintain optimum health
and body weight. Senior pets need special attention and care to
maintain optimum health. Based on research by the nation's
leading veterinarian organizations, the top six ways to care for
aging pets: 1. Know when your pet is a "senior." According to
the American Veterinary Medical Association, by age 2, most pets
have already reached adulthood. By 5, they are considered middle
age, and at 7 they've started their senior years. Dogs,
especially larger breeds, begin the aging process a lot sooner
and should be treated as seniors after reaching 3 to 4 years of
age. 2. Make quick checks a daily routine. Older pets like and
benefit from a soft, fu