| One of the best times of your pet's life can be his | | | | pad under the cover of the Snoozer, and you'll have |
| golden years! Even though older dogs and cats often | | | | a safe heated orthopedic bed for your pet! |
| have issues with arthritis, sour stomach, and other | | | | Another solution is the K&H Thermo Bed, which is |
| medical problems, there are many items you can buy | | | | great if your older friend still has destructive |
| to make your mature friend feel like a young kid | | | | tendencies such as chewing. It has less support than |
| again. | | | | the Snoozer Lounge, but it has built in heating and |
| The most important thing to remember with a | | | | sufficient support for mildly arthritic dogs. This bed |
| mature dog is proper veterinary care. Mature dogs | | | | also comes in multiples colors, so it can be neutral in |
| need to see the vet more than once a year. Any | | | | any decor. There's a version of this bed for cats as |
| change in behavior or symptoms always needs | | | | well, the K & H Thermo Kitty Hut, which also comes |
| immediate vet care to catch any problems early! | | | | in multiple colors. If your cat does not like the hut |
| Also, mature dogs are sensitive to environmental | | | | version, there's a K & H Thermo Kitty bed without |
| changes. Never keep an older dog chained outside for | | | | the cover available too! |
| extended periods of time. When it's overly hot or | | | | Another great product to support your mature dog is |
| cold, never leave your best friend outside without | | | | to use a ramp for spaces where your dog must |
| supervision. | | | | jump and climb. Using a ramp allows your dog to |
| The most common problem in older cats and dogs is | | | | have less stress on their joints and prevents injury. |
| arthritis, which happens when cartilage in joints | | | | For older dogs, it is better to use a ramp whenever |
| becomes harder with age. The discomfort caused by | | | | possible such as the PetStep II Ramp. For indoor |
| this can be significantly eased with heat and the | | | | pets allowed on furniture, you can use small portable |
| purchase of an orthopedic bed. One of the best beds | | | | steps, such as the Ultra-Lite Pet Stairs, or the Deluxe |
| on the market is the Snoozer Ortho-Lounge - it | | | | Pet Stairs with carpet. The best thing about the |
| comes with over 3 inches of medical-quality padding | | | | Deluxe Pet Stairs is that you can customize the |
| and has washable lambskin. Combine this bed with | | | | carpet and they come in a pleasing wood finish. |
| the K&H Lectro-Soft Pet Bed by sliding the heating | | | | |