Latest Senior Pet Care Articles
Purebred vs. Mixed-Breed Dogs and Cats: Does It Affect How They Age?
Large studies find mixed-breed pets don’t have a clear health edge overall — hybrid vigor mainly protects against specific single-gene conditions concentrated in certain breeds.
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Heart Disease in Senior Cats: Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Explained
Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy is the most common heart disease in cats, and it can progress for years with no visible signs. Here's what to watch for and…
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Best Litter Boxes for Senior Cats with Arthritis
Low entry, generous size, and an open design matter more than brand names when choosing a litter box for a cat with arthritis.
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Which Cat Breeds Face Extra Health Risks in Their Senior Years
Maine Coons and Ragdolls face heart disease risk, Persians face polycystic kidney disease — genetic testing and earlier screening can catch both before symptoms show.
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Liver Disease in Senior Cats: Signs and Management
Prolonged appetite loss can trigger hepatic lipidosis, a fast-moving liver emergency that's largely unique to cats. Here's how to spot it early and what treatment involves.
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Feline Lower Urinary Tract Disease (FLUTD) in Senior Cats
Straining, frequent litter box trips, or crying out while urinating can signal FLUTD, and in male cats it can precede a life-threatening blockage.
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Hearing Loss in Senior Cats: Signs and How to Help
Not responding when called, sleeping through noise, or startling easily can signal age-related hearing loss in a senior cat — common, usually untreatable, but manageable with…
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Separation-Related Stress in Senior Cats: Signs Owners Often Miss
Cats show separation stress differently than dogs — overgrooming, house-soiling near your things, and clinginess before you leave, not shredded furniture.
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Dog Breeds Prone to Joint Problems in Their Senior Years
Large breeds face hip dysplasia, small breeds face patellar luxation, and chondrodystrophic breeds face disc disease — knowing which shapes when to start screening.
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