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How Can Pet Parents Help Senior Dogs Stay Cognitively Sound?

Sep 14, 2023 | Cats, Dogs

Adopting an animal later in life can delay symptoms of cognitive decline. In the same way your pet can help you, you can help protect their cognitive state. How’s so? Senior dogs are more vulnerable to mental decline. You can promote better dog health by...

Itchy Pet Awareness Month: What to Know

Aug 8, 2023 | Cats, Dogs

Has your pet developed a sudden severe itching issue? Before you go rushing off towards finding a veterinarian, take a moment to reflect. First, you need to identify what’s causing the issue. From there, you can seek out the proper treatment. Even if your pet...

How Can Chocolate Toxicity Affect Senior Pets: Your Guide

Aug 8, 2023 | Dogs

Everyone likes chocolate, right? This very common saying couldn’t be more wrong — especially when it comes to your senior pet. A minuscule amount of chocolate can be deadly for many animal species. Experts say that 100-500 mg/kg of chocolate per body...

How to Grieve the Recent Loss of a Pet

Jul 20, 2023 | Cats, Dogs

Are you currently grieving the loss of your pet? Or, are you preparing for the inevitable as your pet gets older? Either way, it’s necessary to get familiar with the concept of grief and how to cope with it. The effects of pet loss are serious and often long...

Cognitive Issues With Senior Dogs

Jun 21, 2023 | Dogs

As pets and humans grow, our brains go through astounding levels of development. As we age out, though, the brain starts to experience changes.    The brain shrinks, dopamine levels drop, and fewer receptors are communicating with neurotransmitters.    These changes...