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 Heart Conditions

Pet Health: Heart Conditions

A healthy heart is critical to the overall health of your pet. Understanding how to take care…

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Cool Cat Gifts

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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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Expectations from Pet Massage

Injured pets don't let on when they're hurting. They often compensate by shifting their weight and…

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Expectations from Acupuncture

We tag along with Buster, a Kerry Blue Terrier and stage 5 caner patient, on his acupuncture…

Training & Behavior

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Training: Ramps

You’re having trouble getting your dog in the car but he’s just too heavy to lift, or your older…

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Care Tips for Senior Pets

With all the innovative advances in veterinary care today, happily our pets' life expectancy has…

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A Pendant that Keeps Your Pet

If a picture is worth 1,000 words, then how many quantify a silhouette? To jewelry designer Vicente…

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Happy 'Mouser's Day': Fabulous

I love receiving gifts! When the UPS man delivers packages to the front door, generally I know what…

Sleepypod for Your Cat

Sleepypod for Your Cat

I've been using the traditional ugly cat carriers for years - plastic top and sides, metal doors.…

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Pet Loss: Recovery and Grief

Grieving and recovery from the loss of a pet applies to the entire family: adults, children and…

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Terminal Illness and Your Pet

Pt. 1: Diagnosis and Care Learning that your pet has been diagnosed with a terminal illness can be…

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Considering Euthanasia

The decision to euthanize a pet is a personal one. Petside can guide you though the considerations…