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You can judge the amount of vegetables to your rabbit's weight by feeding him two cups a day for every six pounds of weight. It is important you serve him nutritional vegetables by choosing dark leafy greens. Feed him vegetables at three different servings during the day. Treats must be limited once your rabbit reaches his senior years.

Older ferrets have a dull color and have a more aged face. They are also very frail and do not like to play as much as they did when they were younger. They tend to sleep most of the time rather than play and this is okay for them. Do not disturb them when they sleep as they need as much as they can get while they are old. They also can loose their fur, so do not freak out if you see a lot coming out, this is normal as their hair will become more thin that it has ever been. Do not tire them out as they have enjoyed when they were younger. The over exercise can shorten their lifespan.

It is more imperative than ever to take your rabbit for regular checkups at your veterinarian. Your veterinarian can make sure your rabbit is in good health and make sure he stays that way. He can detect any potential problems in your rabbit that you may overlook.

Your rabbit's environment is more important than ever as he reaches his seniors years. It is important to provide a softer bed for him to lie on. Make sure the temperature is keep at a steady rate. Your rabbit may enjoy being in a place where it will be a little quieter instead of in the most active part of your home. Keep his cage clean and if he uses a litter box it should be cleaned on a daily bases. He should have free access to fresh clean water on a daily bases.

Cats age much like humans in health problems. This should be kept in mind as your cat ages so you can give them the proper care they need. As your cat ages his day to day needs will also change. It will become more important than ever to ensure he has the proper diet and exercise. Here are a few suggestions on how to care for a senior cat.

If you suspect your cat is in a lot of pain there are options you can take to make him more comfortable such as medications. This should be discussed with your veterinarian so he can be placed on the proper medications that can help him. You should not give your senior cat any medication without the advice of your veterinarian. Cats can live very long lives if you know how to care for a senior cat.

More than any time in your cat's life you need to pay special attention to his diet and weight. As your cat ages his metabolism slows down and he does not require high calorie meals to give him the energy that he once had. By keeping his weight down you are helping his joints that does not have excess weight on them. Although your cat does need a well balanced diet if he has become sedentary he will not be able to burn off extra calories. Besides helping to keep his joints in good condition less weight reduces the risk of heart disease and other problems that can arise.

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