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

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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

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Pet Memorial: Funerals

Pet parents across the country are spending more for their pet memorials and aftercare, part…

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‘Senior Plus’ Food for Pets

Just like humans, pets are living longer. Eleven percent of pets in the U.S., approximately 33…

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5 Toys for Senior Dogs

As our dogs age their stamina fades, but their spirits remain puppy like. Though they’re probably…

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Dental Health and Older Dogs

Dental health is as important for dogs as it is for humans. If it seems like your dog is slowing…

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New Online Senior Pet Resource

Understanding that the needs of an older pet are drastically different from those of puppies and…

Gray Horse

Pet Reiki

The old gray horse wasn’t what he used to be. At 22 years old, G.T. (Gray Thing) developed a…

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Arthritis in Dogs and Cats

Arthritis is a condition common to senior cats and dogs. The disease, also known as degenerative…

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Stylish Pet Furniture

Tired of stashing away your pet’s things every time company’s coming? Check out these must-have pet…

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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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Low Maintenance Pets?

I was recently asked about low maintenance pets. After doing some research, I was amazed to find…

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Cognitive Dysfunction in Pets

Cognitive dysfunction, also known as cognitive decline or dementia, is a condition that affects…

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What to Expect from Pet Water

Typically as dogs age, they sleep more and move less, and many develop arthritis and other mobility…

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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…