5+ Senior Pet Care: UK Resources for Ageing Dogs/Cats

Senior pet care in the UK focuses on adapting to the specific needs of ageing dogs and cats. This includes providing comfortable living spaces, tailored diets, and regular veterinary check-ups.

Caring for Older Dogs

https://www.rspca.org.uk/adviceandwelfare/pets/dogs/health/seniordogs

RSPCA offers comprehensive guidance for ageing dogs, emphasising the importance of regular health checks, environmental adjustments, diet changes, and exercise to ensure comfort and quality of life.

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A Guide to Senior Pet Food and Feeding Your Ageing Pet

https://www.pdsa.org.uk/what-we-do/blog/a-guide-to-senior-pet-food-and-feeding-your-ageing-pet

PDSA explains how the right diet and feeding routines—such as portion control, senior-appropriate food, and accessible feeding setups—support joint health, maintain weight, and enhance overall wellness in older pets.

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Caring for Your Senior Dog

https://www.battersea.org.uk/pet-advice/dog-advice/senior-dog-care

Battersea’s advice details physical and behavioural changes in senior dogs—like reduced mobility and increased anxiety—and highlights how veterinary support and lifestyle adaptations can help them age comfortably.

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What's the Difference Between a Senior Pet and a Geriatric Pet?

https://www.roundwoodpethospice.co.uk/senior-pet-care/senior-or-geriatric

Roundwood Pet Hospice clarifies the difference between 'senior' and 'geriatric' life stages, encouraging targeted care strategies—from pain management to home modifications—tailored to each stage for better quality of life.

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Caring for your senior dog | The Battersea Way

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g7CrYpCIaak

A helpful YouTube video by Battersea offering practical tips for senior dog care as they age, including recognizing signs of aging, common challenges, and supportive strategies.

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