HEALTH CENTER

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Senior Pet Wellness: Nutrition and Care for Aging Dogs and Cats

Nutrition, cognitive support, and comfort care to help your dog or cat thrive through their senior years.

"Good nutrition becomes even more important with age."

— Darleen Rudnick, B.S.W., M.H.N., Certified Holistic Nutritionist

Supporting Your Dog or Cat Through Their Senior Years

Aging brings gradual changes, such as slower movement, a foggier memory, or a smaller appetite, that are often mistaken for just getting older. While some slowing down is normal, many of these changes can be supported through nutrition and care, helping your senior dog or cat feel more like themselves for longer.

Common Signs of Aging

Common signs of aging include joint stiffness, disrupted sleep, disorientation, and changes in appetite or digestion. These changes are often connected. Disrupted sleep can relate to cognitive decline, while reduced mobility can affect appetite and digestion. Because these changes overlap, they're rarely best addressed one at a time.

Our Holistic Approach

We look at your senior pet's full picture, including mobility, cognitive health, digestion, and comfort, to build a nutrition and care plan that supports them as a whole. The goal is not to reverse aging, but to help your dog or cat feel clear-headed, comfortable, and engaged for as many good years as possible.

Want to help your senior pet feel like themselves again?

From joint stiffness to cognitive changes, Darleen offers consultations focused on comfort, nutrition, and quality of life for aging dogs and cats.

Remote consultations · Supporting clients wherever they may be.