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Pet Euthanasia Decision

The hardest decision you make about your pet will also likely be the last one. Most dogs and cats need to be euthanized, says Dr. Jules Benson, Vice...

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Adopting An Older Dog Cat

If you're thinking about adding a pet to your family, you may want to consider adopting an older dog or cat. Though old dogs and cats may be long in...

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Hearing Loss in Pets

Deafness is the temporary or permanent loss– either partial or total –of hearing in one or both ears. Hearing loss is a natural part of a pet’s aging...

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Make Senior Dogs Feel at Home

Elderly people often make changes in their homes, such as adding a grab bar in the shower for safety. Your senior dog can also benefit from minor...

Senior Pet FAQ

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Coping with Hearing Loss

When you stop and consider how similar animals are to humans, their capacity for love, their…

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The Golden Years

The day Machon Thomas's beloved rat terrier Tipsy defecated on her living room floor is one she…

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Caring for Deaf and Blind Pets

Q: I have a miniature Dachshund she is blind and deaf. Do you have any tips on caring for her? A:…

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Adopting an Older Dog

Thinking about adopting a dog? Why not consider opening your heart to an older dog. Since puppies…

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Senior Pet Owner Faces Evictio

Coco, a diminutive 13 year-old toy Poodle weighing in at about 6 pounds and her owner, Mary Pasko,…

Cat & Dog Alzheimers

Cat & Dog Alzheimers

The old saying, “Use it or lose it” applies to our pets just as it does people. As cats and dogs…

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Compassion Care Center

Come inside the world's first veterinary hospital that allows owners to stay overnight with their…