Leading animal welfare organisation, Animal Aid, is launching an all-new senior pet seminar in its state-of-art education building, offering pet owners important advice and health tips on their ageing pets.

The 90-minute seminar, with an entrance fee of only $5.00, is scheduled at the Coldstream facility on 19th July at 6:00pm, and will cover a wide range of topics for pet owners including the health issues more prevalent with senior pets, including senility, arthritis, cataracts, diabetes and kidney and heart disease.

Other topics such as the crucial signs pet owners should be looking out for, as well as treatment options will also be covered.

Because dogs and cats age must faster than humans, there are a number of problems and issues which can inhibit your pet's enjoyment of their senior years.

According to Animal Aid General Manager, Nell Thompson, one of the main things this seminar hopes to achieve is to provide valuable information to pet owners who might not be aware that their beloved pets could be unwell.

"The senior cat or dog can display symptoms that don't create concern to the pet owner, but with a check up at the vet, helpful tips and simple treatments can result in a significant benefit to the pet or in some cases uncover something more serious," she said.

"At Animal Aid, we encourage all pet owners to support and know their pet, young or old, and be able to understand and evaluate their behaviours and symptoms as a sign that they might be sick."

"The seminars highlight the fact that a pet is a valued member of the family, and when a family member is sick, they need to be seen by a medical professional. Because pets may not be able to articulate their pain or concerns, it is the pet owner's responsibility to be switched on for any warning signs."

"At Animal Aid, we are determined to continue enhancing the relationship between pets and their owners."

"One of the key ways is to share our expertise and our values when it comes to premium animal welfare."

"We encourage all pet owners with senior pets to attend as I guarantee that they will be walking away with heaps of useful tips and information."

This is just one the of the practical and informative seminars that Animal Aid have to offer, to know more about the senior pet's seminar and to book, please contact Belinda Gale, 9739 0300.