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Senior Dog and Cat Mobility & Comfort Consults (At Home)
Helping older pets stay comfortable, mobile, and happy in Waikato, New Zealand. If your pet is slowing down, struggling to get up, or no longer enjoying walks the way they used to, it may be more than ‘just ageing’.
In most cases, these changes are caused by pain from arthritis, muscle loss and reduced mobility- and there is a lot we can do to help.
❋ What we assess during a home visit Mobility and gait assessment
Signs of pain or stiffness
Muscle condition and strength
Ability to use stairs, couches and cars
Home environment and safety risks
Daily function and quality of life
❋ What you'll receiveA personalized plan tailored to your pet, which may include
Pain medication plan
Gentle exercises and strengthening plan
Home environment modifications
Weight advice
❋ Is this right for your pet?This consult is ideal for your pet if:
They are slowing down or stiff at rest
They are reluctant to jump, climb or walk far
They are showing behavioral changes such as irritability or being withdrawn
They are living with already diagnosed arthritis
❋ Consultation Cost$165 for home assessment and consultation
We will normally do a follow up consultation within 2-6 weeks depending on the plan.
" Old age doesn't change who they are- it just asks us to love them a little differently"