What home adaptations would we recommend to the owner of a geriatric animal?
- Non-slip surfaces: especially where they move around the most (carpet, sports mats, children’s floors).
- Control of the nails and avoid overgrowth of hair between the pads: always trim the nails as short as possible.
- Resting area that is insulated from the ground and cold:
- Orthopaedic bedding
- If the animal is used to climbing on the sofa or bed, place a ramp to facilitate access.
- Elevation of the food and water bowl
- If it has rained or we have bathed it: make sure it is well dry
- Avoid cold and damp in the house
- Use of harnesses
- Use of joint protectors
