Latest Senior Pet Care Articles
Hip Dysplasia in Senior Dogs: Symptoms and Management
Hip dysplasia often starts in puppyhood but doesn't show symptoms until years of gradual joint damage catch up with a dog. Here's how it presents in…
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The HHHHHMM Quality of Life Scale: How to Assess Your Senior Pet’s Comfort
A vet-developed 7-category scale gives owners a structured, less emotional way to judge whether a senior pet's daily life is still good — and when it's…
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Vision Loss in Senior Dogs and Cats: Signs and How to Help
Vision loss in senior pets is often gradual, and both dogs and cats compensate so well that owners miss it until something changes at home. Here's…
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Cognitive Dysfunction in Senior Cats: Recognizing Feline Dementia
More than a quarter of cats aged 11-14 show at least one sign of cognitive dysfunction, rising to half of cats over 15. The same DISHAA…
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Litter Box Adaptations for Senior Cats with Arthritis
Over 90% of cats past 12 have some degree of arthritis, and the litter box is often where it shows up first. A few simple changes…
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Senior Cat Nutrition: What Your Aging Cat Actually Needs
Senior cats need roughly 25% fewer calories than adults, but more of certain nutrients. Here's what actually changes in an aging cat's dietary needs, and the…
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Dental Disease in Senior Dogs: The Silent Health Risk You Shouldn’t Ignore
Over 80% of dogs past age three have active dental disease, and most show no obvious signs. Here's what's actually happening in your senior dog's mouth,…
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10 Health Warning Signs Every Senior Cat Owner Should Know
Cats are experts at hiding illness. Here are the 10 most common senior cat conditions and the early signs that mean it's time for a vet…
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DISHAA: How to Recognize Cognitive Decline in Senior Dogs
Nearly one in three dogs over 11 shows signs of cognitive dysfunction. The DISHAA framework gives owners a concrete way to spot it early, when management…
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