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.

News & Blogs
 
Pet memorial cemetary in San Francisco

Pet Memorial: Funerals

 Pet parents across the country are spending more for their pet memorials and aftercare, part…
Health & Home
 
woman with older dog

Games for Old Dogs

While it’s said that ‘you can’t teach an old dog new tricks,’ engaging your older dog in mind and…
Senior Pets
 
Cats Sleeping, Low Maintenance Pets

Low Maintenance Pets?

I was recently asked about low maintenance pets. After doing some research, I was amazed to find…
Training & Behavior
 
old cat looking forward to playing games

Games for Old Cats

We may all want to sit around the house doing nothing—in fact some may say that’s what Sunday…
News & Blogs
 
Vets' new age label affecting old shelter pets

Age Label Hurting Older Pets?

Is age really just a number? Perhaps this is the case for humans, but according to a new report…
News & Blogs
 
Bassett Hounds

‘Senior Plus’ Food for Pets

Just like humans, pets are living longer. Eleven percent of pets in the U.S., approximately 33…
Training & Behavior
 
introducing cats, Siamese cats

Introducing Pets

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

American Stuffers & Taxidermy

Ever wonder what goes on in the day-to-day life of a taxidermist? While you most likely haven't, a…
Health & Home
 
old dog going deaf

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…
Health & Home
 
gifts to keep pets playing

Gifts to Keep Pets Playing

The best pet gift you can give is the gift of play! We’ve gathered the coolest pet toys to keep…
Photos & Videos
 
adoptable senior pets

Adoptable Senior Pets

According to a new AP-Petside.com poll, only 15 percent of people adopting a new pet felt that…
News & Blogs
 
dog euthanized without permission

Dog Euthanized Without Consent

A missing senior dog who turned up in a local animal hospital has been euthanized without the…
Training & Behavior
 
stimulation makes a smart dog

Stimulation Makes a Smart Dog

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