Are you caring for aging parents with pets, or aging with a pet yourself, and hoping it’ll all “work out” when something changes? Because the biggest risk usually isn’t age, it’s waiting for a fall, a hospitalization, or memory issues to force a last-minute pet care scramble.

In this episode, Amy Castro is joined by Kathi Miracle of Silver Tsunami Aging Info to talk about the pet care plan families avoid, the red flags that a pet’s care is slipping, and why “my family will take the pet” isn’t a plan unless it’s written down and realistic, especially when assisted living or memory care enters the picture.

BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU’LL DISCOVER:

• What to decide now, at any age, so your pet doesn’t become a last-minute “figure it out” problem later
• The subtle red flags that a pet is starting to lose care quality, even when the person says everything’s fine
• Why “we’ll bring the pet to assisted living” often falls apart fast, and what families need to face before it does
• If you’re a senior with a pet, how to protect your independence while still protecting your pet’s safety
• Why asking for support early is not giving up, it’s the move that keeps you and your pet together longer

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OTHER RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
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Pet care gets crazy when you're facing behavior issues, rising costs, and confusing pet advice. You need real pet parenting solutions, pet behavior help, and pet budgeting tips you can use every day.

Each week you'll hear pet parenting advice plus expert guidance on dog and cat behavior, dog training, nutrition, stress-free vet visits, and routines that make life easier. We'll help you manage puppy biting, cat aggression, separation anxiety and cat anxiety, emergency vet decisions, and show you how to stay ahead of issues that create stress for pets and their pet parents.

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