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How to Keep Your Senior Pet’s Muscles Healthy
Your pet’s body changes during old age. These changes can include muscle loss. There are two different types of muscle loss: Cachexia - Caused by an underlying disease. Sarcopenia - Normal effects of aging. Read this article to learn how to care for your senior pet’s...
How Do You Know When Your Senior Pet’s Quality of Life is Decreasing?
We love our pets and never want to think of saying goodbye. But when your furry friend reaches senior status, it’s a pet owner’s responsibility to watch out for signs of a decrease in quality of life. Read this article to learn what those signs are and what to do...
Do You Know About Senior Pet Food?
Will your furry friend’s diet need to change as your pet ages? Find out by reading this article. Does My Aging Pet Need Senior Pet Food? You’ve probably noticed that many pet food brands offer special products for senior pets. You might even assume that your...
How to Move with a Senior Pet
Moving to a new home is a major adjustment, not only for you but also for your senior pet. Make the transition smoother by following the steps below. Before Moving Avoid doing too much packing at once. Small changes will be less noticeable to your pet. You should...
Human Pain Medications and Your Pets
One day your dog or cat is running and playing and seemingly bulletproof and the next day they are slow to get up, won’t jump, can’t do stairs, etc. It seems like it happens overnight and sometimes it does but pain is a natural and frustrating part of getting older. How many of us humans sometimes wake up and take an ibuprofen just because we slept wrong?
How to Spot and Treat Senior Pet Anxiety
Just like people, dogs can suffer from anxiety. Some dogs don’t develop this pet health condition until later in life. If you suspect your senior dog has anxiety, keep reading to learn more. Anxiety Symptoms Here are some general signs of anxiety: Panting Licking...
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