Senior Pets

Caring for Senior Dogs and Cats

Senior pets can be just as joyful and loveable as their younger counterparts, but they do have special needs. As your pet reaches its golden years it is important to understand the changes in their health and behavior so that you can help them live their lives to the fullest. Petside delivers expert information and insight about senior dogs and senior cats including articles and videos exploring common senior pet health conditions, adopting an older pet, and end-of-life care.

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Caretaking

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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Pet Adoption

Senior Pet Adoption

Our family dog, Kelly, was 17-years-old when we finally had to put her down. I was in high school at the time and I remember thinking, “Wow. These...

Holiday Gifts for Senior Dogs

Photos & Videos

Holiday Gift Guide: Senior Pets

As dogs age, we want them to continue living the best life they can. If your dog liked going on long walks or playing in the snow as a youngster, you...

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Health & Home

Happy and Healthy: Care to Increase a Pet's Life Span

We love our pets and can’t imagine life without them, but the sad truth is that many of us don’t take as good care of them as we should. Our kids are...

Senior Pet FAQ

Training & Behavior

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Introducing Pets

Introducing a new pet to the family is an exciting and enjoyable occasions. At the same time, there…

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Is My Dog Going Deaf?

Q: Is my dog going deaf? My dog is 13 years old, and she doesn't seem to hear me anymore when I…

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Dog Euthanized Without Consent

A missing senior dog who turned up in a local animal hospital has been euthanized without the…

Training & Behavior

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Stimulation Makes a Smart Dog

Those cold, wet, Sundays when you do nothing but practice your couch potato skills get really…

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The Scoop on Poop

Did you realize that much of what dogs eat can be visible when it comes out the other end as poop?…

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Deaf Pets Awareness Week

Did you know that last week was Deaf Pets Awareness Week? Each year, the last full week in…

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Senior Pet Health Month

I have yet to meet a passionate animal lover who doesn't immediately succumb to the enchanting…

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Mourning the Loss of Our Dog

I lost my best friend the day before yesterday: my sweet, special Sumner. Pet loss is something…

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Dog Mourns Loss of Owner, Too

We often think of pets as simplified versions of our best selves. They are playful, curious,…

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Family: $333,000 for Dog Death

Sources with the Chicago Tribune say that a federal jury awarded a family $333,000 as compensation…

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World's Oldest Cat

After making a fearless and honest self-assessment of my personality traits and some of the things…

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Dealing with a Pet's Death

When it comes to the loss of a pet, we, the adults, usually aren’t sure how to cope, let alone help…

Training & Behavior

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Indoor Dog Games

These boredom-busting activities will keep your pup stimulated (and you sane) when it's too hot for…