The Senior Pet Movement

01/24/2023

One of the main questions I’m asked when talking with clients. Owners hate to think their pet is painful & they don’t know it. Which I totally relate to!

Honestly, there are times I”m sure where we miss our pet’s painful behaviors because many of them are stoic creatures. Especially when arthritic pain sets in.

No dog or cat thinks it’s a good idea to start limping. In the wild they’re brain would kick in and say, “if I limp in the wild, I’ll get eaten sooner!” So you can’t be too hard on yourself if you miss a couple of the early signs, our pets are pretty stoic when they want to be!

Truth Bomb……DON’T BEAT YOURSELF UP IF YOU MISS SOME OF YOUR PET’S ARTHRITIC PAIN SIGNS!

Grab this FREE download and learn more about what you can do for your senior pup right in your own home!
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01/17/2023

Hello my dear pet parents!

It has been forever since I have posted on my socials from The Senior Pet Movement & I apologize for that.

This past year has been a whirlwind of superb happiness & heartbreaking sorrow.

The ups: I have enjoyed every last second raising my adorable one year old, hilarious 6 year old & sassy 9 year old… almost 10! Can’t even believe it. Time certainly seems to fly by! Family will always come first and I lucked out because I have a pretty amazing one!

The lows: I lost 3 of my 4 senior kitties Telly, Mouse & Oscar and it just feels like my heart breaks into a million pieces whenever I think of them. Each experience was different and painful in its own way. I will talk more about them at a different time, when I have the strength to get my thoughts down on paper.

I try to take the good with the bad in life so I am here to start of The Senior Pet Movement again!

I am soo looking forward to our conversations & bringing attention to our senior pets in order to give them the BEST quality of life possible!

Age is Not a Disease,
Enjoy the Journey!

Megan LVT, CCRP

PS check out all the amazing freebies for caring for your senior pet on our website if you haven't been there in awhile!

03/26/2022

"What test would give you the most answers?"

or

"What test is the least invasive?"

or

"What test is the cheapest?"

3 FANTASTIC questions to ask your vet when she/he needs to run more tests for your senior pet.

Start the conversation with a question so you'll be able to make an INFORMED decision on which one to pick if you can't pay for ALL the tests right away.

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03/24/2022

When your senior pup wants to play too!!!

03/21/2022

If your pet has a chronic health issue, how do you know which tests to run first if you cannot pay for everything all at once?

Check out my blog where I dive into 3 different questions to ask your vet in order to make an informed decision & be part of the conversation about your pet’s health!

https://www.theseniorpetmovement.com/blog/should-you-run-all-the-tests-at-your-vet

03/17/2022

Happy St. Patty's Day everyone!!

03/15/2022

Juggling 3 kiddos & 4 senior pets is the name of the game at the moment & getting posts & emails out is going to the way side.

I’ll get everything back on track, it just might take a little while so I deeply thank you all for sticking with me.

So I was at the vet the other day with Einstein my 12 year old mini aussie, he has heart disease, a bout of pancreatitis in the past, lives with arthritis & is now has low albumin. (I’m not going to get all sciency today so feel free to google it. :)

Ahhhh the joys of having an older pet. :)

What issues are your senior dog or cat dealing with?

Comment below!

03/05/2022

The day Catherine the Cardinal was released!!

“I opened her cage yesterday and she was out of there so
fast....flew straight up into the highest branches of big old Willow
tree in the back yard....looking down as if to say"you are never
touching me again!". I saw her today poking around under the feeders.

Yes she grew her feathers in faster than I expected too! I think it
was the sunshine and the bugs in her diet (meal worms)....I just did
the transporting and feeding...she did the hard part! - Sue Ryn

They say cats have 9 lives…..birds must have a couple up their wing as well!

If you would like to donate to Sue-Ryn here is the link below.

These are really wonderful compassionate people that selflessly give their time & energy to healing the precious wildlife around us.

http://www.wellesleyisland.net/wellesleyislandwildlife.htm

03/03/2022

Turns out after a trip to the vet & an x-ray, they saw there was nothing wrong with her wing except for the obvious lack of feathers that had been pulled out somehow.

What a relief, it would just take time and TLC to nurse Catherine back to health!

Catherine was kept in an outdoor cage on Wellesley island being, fed & cared for.

Man was I lucky to find Sue-Ryn…

Within a couple months Catherine the Cardinal's feathers had grown back & she was ready to fly the coop!

There are other Cardinals in the area that have taken a special interest in Catherine while she was in captivity healing & we know she will be able to have a nice little life up North.

Look for our post on Saturday to learn what happened when she was finally released!

03/01/2022

It takes a special type of person to become a wildlife rehabber…

Taking in lots of birds, squirrels, sometimes even bear cubs…

Nursing them back to health, giving medicine, feeding them, cleaning out their enclosures & caring for them can be a full time job!

The wildlife rehabber that took in Catherine the Cardinal says she hasn’t had a vacation in a long time!

After Sue-Ryn took in Catherine the Cardinal, she was so great to keep us up to date about what was going on…

If you haven’t read the first part of this saga, then check out my blog link below to understand how I came to rescue a Cardinal while 8 months pregnant from the middle of the road in the first place…

https://www.theseniorpetmovement.com/blog/an-unexpected-wildlife-rescue

02/13/2022

I’m here for any questions, just comment below.

As always, I want you to have a chat with your vet before adding in any new supplement.

If your question is “How can I tell if my pet’s supplement is actually working?” I have a FREE PDF Download for you!

LINK

02/11/2022

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02/09/2022

avoid changing medications & supplements together because then you’ll never know what product helped your pet feel better.

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02/08/2022

Spending your hard earned dollar bills on something that doesn’t work for your pet makes me & probably you absolutely crazy!

you need to know what to look at to make sure they work for your furry family member.

BUT, There are sooooo many bleeping arthritis supplements on the market….

How can you tell your pet’s arthritis supplements are even working?

There are certain signs to look out for.

I’ve made a Free PDF Download talking about how to tell if your dog’s supplements are actually working. Learn what behaviors to observe in your pet in order to find the best arthritis supplement for him or her.

LINK

02/07/2022

*P**f* Your senior pet is no longer limping & has become a puppy again!

If only that’s what happened when you gave your pet his/her ARTHRITIS SUPPLEMENT.

But it usually doesn’t progress that FAST.

You need to give the supplement a fair chance, AT LEAST 2 full weeks, &... give it consistently.

Even then, you might just notice NUANCES of improvement.

I know how frustrating that can be. So, I’ve made a handy dandy FREE PDF Guide for you all!

It will help you observe your senior dog's behaviors to figure out if their arthritis supplement is actually helping.

Link

02/06/2022

There is so much more I can go into on this topic, but I don’t want to overload you.

Comment your questions below and I’ll answer them!

Also, check out this link. It’ll take you to the 2 CBD companies & products I really like & trust!

LINK

02/04/2022

02/02/2022

This ensures that it’s circulating in his system.

Your dog will be more relaxed before introducing the anxiety provoking event. (car ride, 4th of july fireworks, etc.)

If you’d like to learn more, I have a 25 min training on what CBD is all about & how it can help your pet!

DM me if you'd like to check it out!

02/01/2022

Each of my friends’ pets get anxious over different things - Thunderstorms, traveling, fireworks, vet appointments, etc.

Prescribed anxiety medications can make your pup pretty out of it or super sleepy with different types of side effects.

I encourage you to try a natural supplement instead!

I’ve been using an all natural product for a couple years now in order to deal with Rooney’s firework anxiety.

When it comes to CBD, you don’t need a prescription & it’s an incredibly safe product as long as you have a trusted supplier that will produce a product clear of any contaminants.

If you’re interested in going this route…
And you want to learn more, you’re in luck.

I have this 25 min training on what CBD is all about & how it can help your pet!

Click here for the training.

01/31/2022

Our new baby is burning the midnight oil if ya know what I mean…

But when you’re the most adorable thing in the world…. well then…you get a free pass for this.

The crying in the middle of the night seems to make my 10 year old DOG Rooney pretty darn ANXIOUS.

The wide eyes, tail between his legs & avoidance routine he does tell’s me it’s getting to him.

This type of high anxiety behavior can be traumatizing for your dog and stressful for you! I used to feel guilty and helpless.

Before you go straight to the prescribed medications, I’d encourage you to try a NATURAL SUPPLEMENT instead.

CBD is my go to!

You don’t need a prescription. You just need a TRUSTED SUPPLIER. Click this link & it will take you to the CBD company & products I really like!

https://www.theseniorpetmovement.com/senior-pet-products

01/26/2022

I honestly believe I have my own personal SUPER POWER when I know what muscles to work on & where my senior pup Einstein is telling me he aches.

Would you like this super power to help your own pet as well?

I used to feel guilty when my dog would walk with a limp and it was obvious he was in pain. I felt helpless in the sense that I couldn't do anything else except wait for the pain pill to kick him to help him out…

Since creating and using the Senior Dog and Cat Workshop with him I feel so relieved now that I can use my hands to help decrease his muscle tension & ease his mind while the pain pill does it’s work. A win, win, win for sure!

If you’re remotely interested…. Then click the link here & you too can give the gift of pet Massage over & over again to your aging pet.

https://www.theseniorpetmovement.com/pl/2147551657

01/25/2022

The cold makes my dogs move a little slower in the morning.

Their achy joints & muscles need a little warming up before they start their day.

I think some of us humans can relate, right?

The best way to warm them up is by sitting next to the fireplace MASSAGING them.

Watching them play with less pain in the snow later in the day brings me so much joy!

Pictures?

They go CRAZY in the snow, catching snowballs in their mouths, digging up the snow & racing around in circles!!

All this excitement taxes their bodies & sometimes they limp in saying….”I might have overdone it mom with that last circle race/jump thing I like to do to show off.” (insert silly dog voice)

Since my number one goal is caring for my older gentlemen - Rooney & Einstein.

That’s when my knowledge of PET MASSAGE comes into play.

They snuggle in next to me on the floor by the fireplace & let my skilled hands work on his tired overworked muscles.

If you’re ready to learn more, here is the dog & cat massage workshop link one more time to see what it's all about.

https://www.theseniorpetmovement.com/pl/2147551657

01/24/2022

It’s the end of January and the middle of winter. What’s the weather like where you live?
It’s SUPER COLD where we live in New York…

& although my kids & husband Evan LOVE the snow & were born in New York…

My Virginia DNA does not as much…

Skiing, skating, & sledding are super fun...but only for a little while.

If you are in a cold climate, how do you like it?

01/21/2022

Did you know that it's national hugging day? Make sure no one is left out 😹

01/19/2022

Is your cat drinking way more water than usual?

If they are drinking a lot & flooding her litter box a bunch, call your veterinarian to have your sweet fur baby checked out.

The quicker you jump on any underlying issues the more proactive you & your vet can be & the less worry you will feel.

If you’d like more tips & tricks on caring for your senior cat around the house…

Check out this FREE PDF Download - 8 things your senior cat Demands you to know!

https://www.theseniorpetmovement.com/pl/2147561883

01/18/2022

FRESH water each day is actually super important for your senior cat.
As they age, their kidneys decrease in size & they stop working as well.

KIDNEY DISEASE is a real thing in our pets so it’s a good idea they have plenty of fresh water.

How can you help your furry friend? Put a little bowl of WATER ON EACH FLOOR of your home.

For more simple yet effective tips and tricks join The Senior Pet Movement email list by

Grabbing this FREE PDF Download - 8 things your senior cat Demands you to know!

https://www.theseniorpetmovement.com/pl/2147561883

01/17/2022

This is one of my old biddy kitties - Mouse drinking from our bathroom sink…

I have never met a cat that loves fresh sink water like this one.

She’ll guide me into the bathroom then jump up onto the counter and meow till I turn on the faucet for her…

But she doesn’t even stop there…

It has to be cool, I don’t dare turn on the wrong nozzle & make it warm water.

Also the water needs to be a certain stream coming out, not too fast, not too slow…

& the kicker….sometimes my 15 year old cat has a preference for what sink i turn on since it’s a 2 sink vanity…

Queen of sheeba over here…

What is your cat’s quirky behaviors...I feel all cats have at least one!

Comment below. I’d love to hear!

01/14/2022

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01/12/2022

It’s 6:00pm and you’re exhausted. It’s been such a busy day…

All you want to do is eat, watch TV, & go to bed…

Your senior dog shuffles across the living room & then the guilty thoughts set in…

She looks so stiff and uncomfortable…

I hope she’s not in pain…

I want to do more for her!

First, you’re not alone. Many of my clients have shared stories like this with me.

Second, I’ve created a FREE PDF download to educate you with some ways to help your senior dog or cat around the house to keep them more comfortable.

Let’s dip a toe in learning about what we can do to help our furry family members in our own home!

https://www.theseniorpetmovement.com/pl/2147540470