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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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...

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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 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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Holistic Veterinary Care

The first time I took my Wheaten Terrier, Milo, now almost 15, to see Dr. Jiu Jia Wen my boy was…

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Diarrhea and Your Pet

Just about 20 minutes after Ronald Smith picked up his 8-week-old puppy, Cara, from the breeder,…

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Rescuing Golden Retrievers

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

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Pet Health: Arthritis

Arthritis is common in older dogs and cats. If you think your pet is suffering from the condition,…

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Older Pet Nutrition Needs

Pets' meals need to change as they age to suit their dietary needs. If you feed your puppy or…

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Feeding Pets: Age a Factor?

A survey released by Iams Premium Protection found that only 10% of U.S. pet owners take the age…

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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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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…

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Products: Dog Toys

Many pet owners have a hard time finding toys that can stand up to their toughest dogs. Dog trainer…