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.

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…
Training & Behavior
 
dogs playing tug of war

Indoor Dog Games

These boredom-busting activities will keep your pup stimulated (and you sane) when it's too hot for…
Health & Home
 
dr. wen, skilled in alternative veterinary medicine

Holistic Veterinary Care

The first time I took my Wheaten Terrier, Milo, now almost 15, to see Dr. Jiu Jia Wen my boy was…
Health & Home
 
dog water therapy

What to Expect from Pet Water

Typically as dogs age, they sleep more and move less, and many develop arthritis and other mobility…
Health & Home
 
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Expectations from Pet Massage

Injured pets don't let on when they're hurting. They often compensate by shifting their weight and…
Health & Home
 
dog at vet

Care to Keep Pets Healthy

We love our pets and can’t imagine life without them, but the sad truth is that many of us don’t…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Health & Home
 
grieving pet loss

Saying Goodbye

My regular client Jen had a funny look on her face when she stopped in. “Time for more bones?” I…
Help Animals
 
older golden retriever dog

Rescuing Golden Retrievers

It is the time we dread most as responsible pet parents: the time when our beloved animals become…
News & Blogs
 
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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…