| Many pampered pets are living longer now and can | | | | These beds are roughly 4" high, allowing easy access. |
| develop orthopedic or arthritic problems, just like their | | | | Since heat is soothing for active, aging pets, there is a |
| loving owners. As a result, many senior pets have | | | | variety of heated pet beds and mats for all sizes of |
| problems reaching the couch or bed; an action that | | | | pets, for indoor, doghouse or garage use. The heated |
| was once a simple task. Today, there are many | | | | pet beds are self-contained units while the mats are |
| products on the market that are designed to enable | | | | meant to be placed under existing materials. Thermo |
| aging pets to continue their normal activities, even | | | | pet throws are becoming popular and are basically |
| though they may have some problems. | | | | electric blankets for pets. They are for indoor use and |
| Pet stairs are a great way to help older pets reach | | | | have adapters for use in vehicles. |
| their favorite places, such as a couch or your bed. | | | | For the aging but still traveling pet, ramps are a great |
| Many are lightweight, weighing as little as 5 lbs, and are | | | | way for your pet to get into and out of vehicles safely. |
| easy to handle, which can be just as important for an | | | | Some ramps are as light as 7 lbs supporting 200 lbs, |
| aging owner. These can fold away if needed, or left | | | | while others can weigh as little as 13 lbs while |
| out, since their modern styling blends well with any | | | | supporting over 400 lbs. Use of such ramps can save |
| decor. | | | | wear and tear on your pets' aching joints. |
| Other types of stairs are actual pieces of furniture | | | | If you are still an active individual but your pet is slowing |
| with roomy compartments for your pampered pet's | | | | down, you can still take him for bike rides with bicycle |
| treasures. In the line of beds, there are great beds | | | | pet trailers for any size pet, or bicycle baskets for |
| made of new materials that both conform to your | | | | smaller pets. We're aging and so are our pets. With so |
| pet's body and provide an insulating environment. This | | | | many great products available, your senior pet can |
| provides soothing, warm comfort for aging joints. | | | | keep up with you for a long, long time. |