Seniors And Shelters - Looking After Geriatric Pets And Getting Them Adopted

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2. The following are special considerations of senior pets:

Physical changes

Behavioral changes

Changing nutritional needs

Decreased activity

Environment/Consistency

All of the above

3. What is the best remedy to address the physical changes of senior pets?

Keep them active

Provide them with a comfortable place to sleep

Feed them at least three times a day

Reduce walks and play time to only 5 minutes a week

Provide them with plenty of supplements

4. Pain assessment and management is a special consideration with senior pets.

True

False

5. Behavior changes with aging, such as problems with orientation, social interaction, activities & exercise, grooming, housetraining, sleeping, and eating, may be medical problems that mask themselves as behavioral problems.

True

False

6. What is (are) the environment/consistency consideration(s) of senior pets?

Need for consistent environment

Need for closer supervision

Need for consistent routine

Need for more room to roam

(a), (b) and (c)

7. What are some of the things that can be done in a shelter environment to help the behavioral/mental health of a senior pet?

Monitor emotional well-being

Foster care, if possible

Housing in a quieter area (e.g., office of staff worker)

Housed separate from younger, more active animals

Provide individualize attention

All of the above

8. Senior people often do not make a good match with senior pets because of differences in energy levels.

True

False

9. The following description(s) should be avoided when referring to senior pets?

Mature

Old

Wisest resident

Senior

All of the above

10. What is the definition of a senior pet?

Over 5 years of age

Over 10 years of age

Over 15 years of age

Over 20 years of age

Number of years may vary by species and breed

11. What is the most common medical condition of senior pets in a shelter environment?

Matted hair

Sores and abscesses

Dental problems

Hyperthyroidism

Heartworm