| As with humans, as our companion animals age, they | | | | is also another indicator that he or she may be |
| begin to suffer joint issues, from arthritis to simple | | | | suffering from joint pain. |
| wear and tear. These issues will result in some level | | | | Avoiding drafts. |
| of pain and discomfort for your animal and he or she | | | | If your companion animal has begun to avoid areas |
| will seek to alleviate that pain. That usually results in | | | | of draft, near a sliding door or window that he or she |
| behaviors that we don't appreciate. | | | | formerly spent hours napping near, it is a good |
| Sleeping on a couch or chair. | | | | indication that he or she is suffering from joint pain. |
| If your companion animal has begun sleeping on a | | | | Cold and drafts tend to exacerbate the pain of stiff |
| couch or chair that he or she is forbidden to sit on, it | | | | joints. |
| could be an indication of joint pain. | | | | Since most of us love our companion animals and |
| Sleeping on your bed. | | | | consider them family, one of the best and easiest |
| Companion animals like to sleep with their owners. | | | | ways to help them is to buy an orthopedic pet bed. |
| And while some people enjoy the warmth of another | | | | Your animal will have his or her own space to sleep |
| body in bed, others would prefer not to wake up to | | | | and it will be cushioned and warm, and will help |
| doggy breath or cat hairs on their pillows. If your | | | | reduce the pain and suffering associated with joint |
| companion animal has begun sleeping on your bed this | | | | pain. |