Depending on your situation, parenting senior pets can be really challenging.

Not only do senior pets need more from us, physically, financially and emotionally, they age so much faster than we do that it usually takes us by surprise. One minute they are a puppy and then next it seems they have hit senior-time.

I am struggling with managing one of my seniors right now. I have several that are in the senior category (7 years of age, for most dogs & cats), and one who is not doing so well. It really is a day-to-day things with our Ajax. I’m afraid it won’t be too long until we have to make the final decision.

Life does not slow down when you have senior pets that need extra attention.

I also have a senior parent (I love you Momma!) who needs more help than she use to. Emotionally, the combo isn’t very easy to manage at times.

How do you stay sane? How do you manage a senior pet alongside all of the other curveballs that life tosses you? It is really all about life-balance, isn’t it?

When I get stuck in the moment, worried about all that my Ajax can’t do anymore, I try and refocus on the positives. Luckily, there are still a few things she can do and enjoy every day. Overall, I think she is still enjoying herself more than not. But the warning signs are creeping in.

How do you know when it is time to stop managing your pets health issues and allow them to pass peacefully?

I have some tips on how you can assess this here.

I will be posting a lot more on this topic, so keep an eye out. I don’t have easy answers, but there are a few suggestions I have that may help you. At the very least, know that you are not alone! We are in this senior-pet phase together!