Pet Services

How Pets and the Elderly Can Care for Each Other in Wesley Chapel 33544, Hillsborough County, Tampa 33647 and Pasco County

Pets have been observed to do much good for the elderly. In return, seniors with pets in Wesley Chapel 33544, Hillsborough County, Tampa 33647 and Pasco County can care for their pets with the help of veterinarians from The Animal Wellness Centre of Wesley Chapel.

Due to advances in medicine and health care that have extended average life spans, the number of senior citizens has been multiplying faster in recent years. Most of the time, these senior citizens lead lonely lives. This is especially true when they are widowed or estranged from their spouses. Sometimes they live far from their children and their families, too. The loneliness can lead to a depression and a decreased will to live which, in turn, can weaken the immune system and make them vulnerable to illness.

Pets can become like family to the elderly, giving them unconditional love. Providing a caring home for a pet can be very fulfilling to a senior citizen. Having a sense of purpose can be very encouraging. Life becomes more meaningful. They are given a new reason for living longer and staying healthy and active. They regain the feeling of well being they had before.

Of course, the senior citizen's well being is closely connected with the pet's well being. When the pet gets sick, the senior citizen could get very anxious, as well. It is, therefore, important that they have close coordination with a reliable animal clinic.

The Animal Wellness Centre of Wesley Chapel is a veterinary clinic that serves not only Wesley Chapel 33544 but also Hillsborough County 33647 in Tampa, as well as Pasco County. It provides full service pet care of the highest quality for dogs, cats, rabbits, rodents, reptiles, birds and fish, including consultations on preventive health care, routine medical check ups, laboratory analysis, full medical diagnostics and surgical procedures. They even have laser surgery for pets, as well as an in-house pharmacy. All consultations and procedures are done on appointment but walk-ins are also welcome. The veterinarians of the clinic are likewise available for any emergency care needed by the animals.

The veterinarians of the Centre are led by Dr. Andrew Hong. They take great pride in the deep concern, compassion and understanding they have for their patients, as seen in the unhurried and thorough examinations and personal care they give. The animals and their owners will surely not be stressed. An added bonus is the affordability of veterinary care in this clinic.

For more serous conditions that need 24 hour medical care, pet boarding is available with climate controlled facilities. Pet boarding can also be availed of in case the pet owners are the ones who are ill or who may themselves be hospitalized. On a brighter note, pet boarding can also be an option for those times when pet owners go on a vacation trip. Play areas are provided for the animals.

For well animals, The Animal Wellness Centre of Wesley Chapel also provides grooming services much like a pet salon or pet spa. This includes haircuts, hand scissoring, bathing, blow drying, brushing, comb outs, declawing, nail clipping, eye cleaning and ear cleaning.

For the convenience of pet owners, the Centre also sells animal health supplies including pet food, vitamins, flea and tick treatments, grooming supplies, collars and leashes, pet carriers, pet beds and pet clothing. They offer all natural products, too.

Care for your elderly loved ones in Wesley Chapel 33544, Hillsborough County, Tampa 33647 and Pasco County by providing them with pets, and make sure they are connected with a full service animal hospital like The Animal Wellness Centre of Wesley Chapel to help them care for their pets.