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Senior Pets & Healthy Aging

Why care about senior health in pets?

Here you can read all about supporting healthy aging in dogs and cats: what changes to expect as pets get older, how to recognize common age-related challenges, and the key steps to maintain energy, mobility, and wellbeing throughout the senior years.

Growing Older, Living Well

Thanks to better care and nutrition, pets are living longer than ever before. But with age comes new physical and behavioral challenges. As pets enter their senior years, their bodies and needs begin to change – making tailored support more important than ever.

Senior pets may slow down, develop stiffness, experience cognitive changes, or need extra help with digestion, immunity, and nutrient absorption. With the right care and daily routines, older dogs and cats can continue to live full, active, and happy lives.

Common Age-Related Changes

While every pet is different, many older animals experience some of the following:

Joint stiffness, muscle loss, or arthritis can make moving more difficult.

Older pets may tire more easily or sleep longer.

Disorientation, restlessness, or changes in sleep cycles may indicate age-related cognitive dysfunction.

Older pets often have slower digestion and may benefit from gut support and easier-to-digest diets.

Aging can reduce the body’s natural defense system, making older pets more susceptible to illness.

Some seniors lose muscle mass, while others gain weight due to lower activity levels.

Vision or hearing may decline, and fur may become thinner or duller over time.

Signs of Aging in

Dogs

  • Move more slowly, with noticeable joint stiffness
  • Sleep more during the day
  • Show signs of confusion or pacing at night
  • May become less social or more clingy
  • Have visible graying of the muzzle and coat
  • Develop cloudy eyes or reduced vision/hearing

Signs of Aging in

Cats

  • May stop jumping up on furniture or windowsills
  • Sleep more and hide more often
  • Become fussier with food or water
  • May vocalize more – especially at night
  • Show grooming neglect or matted fur
  • May have more litter box accidents or avoid it entirely

Senior Care Solutions from Swedencare Brands

Swedencare offers a range of carefully formulated products designed to meet the needs of senior pets – making it easy for owners to give their pets the support they deserve in later life.

  • NutriScience SeniorAid® is a comprehensive liquid supplement for aging dogs and cats, designed to support mobility, alertness, digestion, and vitality. It contains essential amino acids, vitamins, antioxidants, and prebiotics that help meet the changing nutritional demands of senior pets.
  • SeniorAid® Cat Gel offers the same benefits in a palatable gel format, specifically developed for aging cats who may have reduced appetite or difficulty taking tablets.
  • WelliChews™ Senior Soft Chews are tasty and functional chews that support the overall wellbeing of older dogs – with ingredients that promote joint health, immune function, and energy metabolism, all in an easy daily treat format.

These solutions make it easier for pet owners to give consistent, effective support to their senior pets – helping them feel better, stay active, and continue enjoying life to the fullest.

Because Every Life Stage Deserves Great Care

Caring for a senior pet is a rewarding journey. With the right support, aging pets can remain comfortable, alert, and full of personality well into their golden years.

By proactively addressing age-related needs, we help pets live longer and better – and strengthen the connection between them and their owners every step of the way.