Aging and Care and Management of Geriatric Pets

Authors

  • Payel Kar Dept. of Veterinary Medicine, College of Veterinary Sciences and Animal Husbandry, Central Agricultural University, Selesih, Aizawl, Mizoram (796 015), India
  • J. B. Rajesh Dept. of Veterinary Medicine, College of Veterinary Sciences and Animal Husbandry, Central Agricultural University, Selesih, Aizawl, Mizoram (796 015), India https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3752-4217
  • Manas Das Division of Medicine, ICAR- Indian veterinary research institute, Izatnagar , Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh (243 122), India
  • Sherry Carelyne Marwein Dept. of Veterinary Medicine, College of Veterinary Sciences and Animal Husbandry, Central Agricultural University, Selesih, Aizawl, Mizoram (796 015), India
  • Kh. Thanila Rose Dept. of Veterinary Medicine, College of Veterinary Science, Khanapara, Guwahati, Assam (781 022), India
  • Jashima Debbarma Dept. of Veterinary Medicine, College of Veterinary Sciences and Animal Husbandry, Central Agricultural University, Selesih, Aizawl, Mizoram (796 015), India
  • C. Christen Dept. of Veterinary Medicine, College of Veterinary Sciences and Animal Husbandry, Central Agricultural University, Selesih, Aizawl, Mizoram (796 015), India
  • Elone Lucy Dept. of Veterinary Medicine, College of Veterinary Sciences and Animal Husbandry, Central Agricultural University, Selesih, Aizawl, Mizoram (796 015), India
  • Ankita Debnath Dept. of Veterinary Medicine, College of Veterinary Sciences and Animal Husbandry, Central Agricultural University, Selesih, Aizawl, Mizoram (796 015), India
  • Nitin Kumar Dept. of Veterinary Medicine, College of Veterinary Sciences and Animal Husbandry, Central Agricultural University, Selesih, Aizawl, Mizoram (796 015), India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.23910/1.2026.6583

Keywords:

Aging, geriatric, nutrition, pets, physiology, disorders, care, management

Abstract

Aging is a normal biological process that affects all beings and is directly linked to longevity and age-related illnesses. It includes changes that are molecular, cellular, and organ-specific. As an animal ages, its organ systems degenerate, leading to a general decline in organ system function. One of the most significant risk factors for a variety of diseases, disabilities, and deaths in elderly pets is biological aging. The immune system, kidneys, digestive tract, and other organs are all gradually losing their ability to operate. The cardiovascular, renal, hepatic, musculoskeletal, ocular, and auditory systems are among the systems that are affected by aging.  In older animals, a thorough check up that includes a blood test may identify a number of subclinical conditions that might be corrected with dietary changes. Anaemia, hypoalbuminemia, hypokalemia, elevated serum creatinine, or hyperglycemia in elderly pets may be signs of a number of diseases that can be treated with dietary changes as part of the care process. These conditions can be identified by routine haemato-biochemical testing. A thorough physical examination combined with a haemato-biochemical profile may reveal a number of age-related illnesses that can be treated early to prolong an animal’s lifespan and lessen the effects of aging, this could be controlled early on and reduce the negative consequences of aging on animals, extending their longevity.

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Published

2026-02-11

How to Cite

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Kar P, Rajesh JB, Das M, Marwein SC, Rose KT, Debbarma J, et al. Aging and Care and Management of Geriatric Pets. IJBSM [Internet]. 2026 Feb. 11 [cited 2026 Jul. 18];17(Feb, 2):01-10. Available from: https://ojs.pphouse.org/index.php/IJBSM/article/view/6583

Issue

Vol. 17 No. Feb, 2 (2026)

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Copyright (c) 2026 Payel Kar, J. B. Rajesh, Manas Das, Sherry Carelyne Marwein, Kh. Thanila Rose, Jashima Debbarma, C. Christen, Elone Lucy, Ankita Debnath, Nitin Kumar

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