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Senior Pet Care

Some things get better with age, and that’s especially true when it comes to owning a pet. As your cat or dog eases into their golden years, you’ll want to make sure they’re as happy, healthy and comfortable as possible. We’ll help you understand what your aging pet needs, share ways to protect against cognitive and physical decline, and provide critical information on end-of-life care so you don’t have to go it alone.

How old is a senior pet?

How Old is a Senior Pet?

JoAnna Pendergrass
January 16, 2020

Is your pet slowing down? Are you seeing some gray around the muzzle? If so, your pet is probably becoming a senior pet. How old is a senior pet, though? When do they reach “senior” status, and what does that mean for you as a pet parent? Let’s explore the aging process in pets and…

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Common health conditions in senior dogs

9 Common Health Issues in Senior Dogs

JoAnna Pendergrass
January 16, 2020

Throughout their lives, dogs give us unconditional love and support. They have rightfully earned their status as bona fide family members, particularly senior dogs.  From puppyhood to their golden years, a dog’s body matures and goes through many changes, just like our own bodies. Unfortunately, this means that dogs experience age-related health issues when they…

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Senior dog care: how to spoil a senior dog

Senior Dog Care: 10 Ways to Spoil Your Senior Pup

Melanie Jansen

Elder dogs tend to be wiser, more mellow, and those grey muzzles are more adorable than even the fattest puppy…

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What you should know about senior pet adoption

Senior Pet Adoption: How to Welcome a Senior Pet Into Your Home

Melanie Jansen

Puppies and kittens are a lot of fun, but they are also a lot of work. If frequent feedings and…

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Common signs of aging in cats

10 Signs of Aging in Cats

Jamie Damato Migdal

Thanks in part to better nutrition and access to regular veterinary care, our cats are living longer than ever. If…

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Here are the common signs of aging in dogs

10 Signs of Aging in Dogs

Jamie Damato Migdal
December 7, 2019

Is there anything more adorable than a senior dog with little grey eyebrows or a salt-and-pepper snoot? Probably not. Those grey hairs are usually the first signs of age in dogs, but there are other, less obvious signs of aging in dogs that we should be aware of.  (more…)

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lameness and mobility issues in senior dogs

How to Treat Mobility Issues in Senior Dogs

Jamie Damato Migdal
October 24, 2019

You may often hear adult humans complain about aches and pains as they go about their days, and senior dogs would probably complain too, if they could. Because they cannot speak, physical signs, including limping, decreased activity and mobility issues, are near-universal indicators of the aging process in our companion animals. (more…)

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Why Should I Adopt a Senior Dog?

Jamie Damato Migdal

An adorable puppy or kitten is hard to resist, but senior dogs are something special; in fact, more and more…

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Kids + dogs: what to do when Fido gets sick

Erin Schneider

When dogs get sick, they tend to react to stressful situations more quickly, without the familiar progression of warning signs. If…

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senior cat adoption

5 Reasons Why You Should Adopt a Senior Cat

Emily Bruer

If you’re thinking about adding a new feline friend to the family, you’ve probably been tempted by the idea of…

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