Senior Pet Care

Getting older is a natural part of your pet’s life, but their needs can change significantly as they age.

Senior Pet Care: Supporting Your Pet Through Their Golden Years

At Heart With Wings, we believe senior pets deserve care that recognizes those changes and focuses not only on treating illness, but on helping them feel their best and maintain a good quality of life for as long as possible.

Our senior pet care services are designed for families who want more personalized, thoughtful care for their aging companion. Whether your pet is doing well and simply needs regular wellness care, or you’re beginning to notice changes in their mobility, appetite, behaviour, comfort, or energy levels, we can work with you to develop a plan tailored to your pet.

Senior care can include routine wellness examinations, annual or regular check-ups, vaccinations, nutritional guidance, medication management, monitoring of chronic conditions, and assessment of age-related changes. We take the time to look at your pet as a whole and understand what is normal for them, what has changed, and what may need further attention.

Senior Care in the Comfort of Home — or at Our Centre

As a mobile veterinary practice, we can provide senior pet care in the comfort and familiarity of your own home, where your aging pet may feel more relaxed than they would in a traditional veterinary clinic. For some senior pets, avoiding the stress of travel, waiting rooms, unfamiliar surroundings, and handling can make their veterinary experience significantly more comfortable.

For families who prefer to bring their pet to us, we also welcome senior pets at our private, quiet, and cozy centre in Barrie. Our centre is designed to feel more like a home than a veterinary clinic, providing a calm, comfortable, and private environment for you and your pet.

Whether you prefer a visit in your home or at our centre, we want you to have a choice in where your pet receives their care. Our goal is to create a veterinary experience that feels comfortable for both you and your aging companion.

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More Time. More Personalized Care

Senior pets often benefit from having more time devoted to their individual needs. Rather than simply focusing on the immediate reason for a visit, we take the time to discuss the changes you have noticed at home, answer your questions, and help you understand what those changes may mean.

Our goal is to work alongside you as your pet ages, helping you make informed decisions about their health and wellbeing at every stage.

And when your pet begins to require more specialized support, we can seamlessly transition from senior wellness care into in-depth quality-of-life assessments, palliative care, hospice care, and compassionate end-of-life care.

Caring for Your Senior Pet Today Can Help Tomorrow

Senior care isn’t only about addressing problems once they arise. Regular assessments allow us to establish a better understanding of your pet’s baseline health and recognize subtle changes earlier.

Whether you’re looking for a veterinarian to provide your senior pet’s routine annual care and vaccinations, need help managing age-related changes, or simply want someone who will take the time to listen and understand your concerns, Heart With Wings is here to support you.

Because growing older shouldn’t mean your pet stops enjoying life. Our goal is to help your companion remain comfortable, happy, and connected to the people they love for as long as possible.

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Products We Trust & Recommend

We know how difficult it can be to find the right products to help your pet feel more comfortable, mobile, and supported. Many of the products we recommend are available for purchase directly through Heart with Wings, making it easier for you to access trusted options with guidance from our compassionate team.

Cats

VetriFlex: Supports healthy joints, mobility, and flexibility
Solensia: Long-lasting pain relief for cats with osteoarthritis
Ascenta Nutrasea Omega-3 Fatty Acids: Supports healthy skin, coat, joints, and overall health
HydraCare: Helps cats increase their daily water intake and stay hydrated
4CYTE: Supports healthy joints, mobility, and flexibility
MYOS: Supports muscle health, mobility, and vitality

Dogs

Pet Harness: The Help ‘Em Up harness is fantastic for dogs suffering from mobility issues.
Dr. Buzby’s Toe Grips: Help your dog walk more, slip less
Onsior: Relieve pain just where it’s needed
Hill’s Prescription Joint Diet j/d: #1 U.S. veterinary-recommended dog food
Cartrophen: Supplement for arthritis
MYOS: Supports muscle health, strength, mobility, and recovery
VetriFlex: Supports healthy joints, mobility, and flexibility
Ascenta Nutrasea Omega-3 Fatty Acids: Supports healthy skin, coat, joints, and overall health
Greywolf Fiber Boost: Supports healthy digestion and regular bowel movements
4CYTE: Supports healthy joints, mobility, and flexibility