Latest Senior Pet Care Articles
Muscle Loss (Sarcopenia) in Senior Dogs: Why It’s Not Just Normal Aging
A senior dog who’s visibly thinner through the hindquarters, despite eating normally and having no obvious illness, may be experiencing sarcopenia, the gradual, age-related loss of…
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Anal Gland Problems in Senior Dogs: Signs and Treatment
A senior dog dragging their rear end across the floor, licking constantly at the base of their tail, or developing a sudden foul odor is showing…
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Chronic Bronchitis in Senior Cats: The Cough That Isn’t a Hairball
A senior cat with a persistent dry cough that owners often mistake for hairball attempts may be dealing with chronic bronchitis, an inflammatory airway condition that…
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Hypertension in Senior Cats: The Silent Cause of Sudden Blindness
High blood pressure in senior cats is far more common than most owners realize, and it’s especially sneaky because it usually causes no obvious symptoms until…
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Heart Murmurs in Senior Dogs: What the Grade Actually Means
A vet listening to your senior dog’s chest and pausing a beat longer than usual is one of the more common moments that leads to a…
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Congestive Heart Failure in Senior Dogs: Management and Medications
A senior dog who’s started coughing at night, seems to tire faster on walks, or breathes noticeably faster even at rest may be showing the early…
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Preparing for a Senior Pet’s Vet Visit: Getting the Most From Each Appointment
Senior pet vet visits carry more weight than a routine puppy or kitten checkup, and walking in with a clear plan for what to ask and…
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Physical Rehabilitation and Hydrotherapy for Senior Dogs
For a senior dog recovering from surgery, managing arthritis, or coping with a progressive condition like IVDD or degenerative myelopathy, physical rehabilitation offers something medication alone…
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Recurrent Urinary Tract Infections in Senior Dogs and Cats
A senior pet who keeps developing bladder infections, one clearing up only for another to appear weeks or months later, is dealing with more than bad…
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