Our veterinarian recommended PawFriction

Our senior dog struggles with getting up and also with sliding on wood floors. Our veterinarian recommended PawFriction and we are thrilled that it is working. It can be difficult for one person to apply it, especially if your senior dog is a bit unstable, but with...

How do dogs and cats die of old age?

It is very important to remember that old age is NOT a disease! We covered the importance of understanding this in an episode of The Senior pet podcast and there is a ton of great information in that episode, I would encourage you to check it out if you haven’t...

Is Grooming Safe for Senior Cats?

Contrary to what I said about dogs, I am quite a bit more worried about taking a senior cat into the groomer. Why? It has to do with senior cats and their ability to hide diseases…in this case, I am specifically talking about heart issues. Cats are notorious for...

Is Grooming Safe for Senior Dogs with Health Issues?

The answer to this question is – “it depends.” By that, I mean, it has everything to do with what health issues your senior dog has at the present time. I do suggest that it is worth speaking with the groomer to see if they have experience working with senior...

What Causes Sudden Weight Gain in Cats and Dogs?

Well, there is good news and bad news. In most cases, weight gain is caused by simply overeating. With cats especially, since they are very small, even a tiny amount of weight gain can be very noticeable. We are learning more and more that obesity is a very serious...