What makes your dog smell like urine?

If I smell urine on a dog or cat, there are often a couple of causes that might generate the less-than-pleasant smell. The first, is that the pet may have a urinary tract infection. Typically, these are female dogs or cats and the urine that is collecting on the hair...

Are Flea treatments harmful for senior cats and dogs?

This is a very common question that comes up often and it isn’t exactly a black or white answer. For the most part, the flea medications that you purchase from your vet are going to be safe and effective. However, occasionally there are some that we want to stay...

What do most pet dogs ultimately die from?

I think this question most likely applies to our senior dogs. In that case, there are probably two good answers to this not-so-uplifting question. The first and foremost answer to this question is that cancer is the number one reason why we end up putting older dogs...

Is It Okay to Feed a Younger Dog a “Senior” Dog Food?

The short answer to this is yes! You can stop reading if that is all you wanted to know! However, the detailed answer is going to shock a lot of you. Believe it or not, in most cases senior pet foods are just marketing. There are no definitions for what makes up a...

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...