Health & Mobility
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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 luck. Recurrent urinary tract…
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Dental Disease and Stomatitis in Senior Cats
A senior cat who suddenly stops eating, paws at their mouth, or starts drooling excessively may be dealing with far more than ordinary dental tartar. Stomatitis, a severe and extremely…
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Degenerative Myelopathy in Senior Dogs: Signs and Progression
A senior large-breed dog who starts wobbling in the hind legs, scuffing their back toes while walking, or seems to be losing coordination without any apparent pain may be showing…
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Cataracts and Cataract Surgery in Senior Dogs: Is It Worth It?
A senior dog’s eyes turning cloudy or bluish-gray is one of the more visually obvious signs of aging, and it often leaves owners with the same question: is cataract surgery…
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Glaucoma in Senior Dogs: A Vision Emergency You Can’t Wait On
A senior dog’s eye suddenly turning red, bulging, or clouding over is one of the true veterinary emergencies that can’t wait for a next-day appointment. Glaucoma can destroy vision permanently…
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Chronic Ear Infections in Senior Dogs: Why They Keep Coming Back
A senior dog who keeps shaking their head, scratching at their ears, or developing a persistent odor from that area, despite repeated treatment, is likely dealing with chronic otitis, recurring…
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Hypothyroidism in Senior Dogs: Signs and Treatment
A senior dog who’s gained weight without eating more, seems tired and unmotivated, and has started seeking out warm spots by the heater more than they used to isn’t necessarily…
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Arthritis Pain Medication for Senior Cats: Solensia and Beyond
For years, arthritis in cats went underdiagnosed and undertreated largely because so few medications were actually approved and proven safe for feline use. Solensia changed that meaningfully, offering the first…
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Intervertebral Disc Disease (IVDD) in Senior Dogs
A senior dog who suddenly yelps when picked up, won’t jump onto furniture they used to manage easily, or seems reluctant to move their neck normally may be dealing with…
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Mast Cell Tumors in Senior Dogs: What to Know About This Common Skin Cancer
Not every new lump on a senior dog is a lipoma, and mast cell tumors are one of the more important reasons to have every new lump checked rather than…