Dog Health

Learn the basics of senior dog health. View this list of symptoms that could be signs of serious older dog health problems.

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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...

dog and cat battling cancer

Diseases

Cat and Dog Cancer: Signs and Symptoms

October marks National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, an initiative aimed towards educating people about the dangers of breast cancer and...

older cat suffering from hearing loss

Health & Home

Hearing Loss in Pets

Deafness is the temporary or permanent loss– either partial or total –of hearing in one or both ears. Hearing loss is a natural part of a pet’s aging...

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News & Blogs

Celebrate Senior Pet Health Month

September marks Senior Pet Health Month. Keep on top of of your older pet's health with vet visits and find important information (including...

Senior Pet FAQ

Dog steps and pet ramps can prevent arthritis and joint pain for your dog or ca

Doggy Steps Prevent Arthritis

My puppy was diagnosed with a luxating patella, i.e. a loose knee cap. The solution was dog steps.…

diabetes in dogs and cats, like this bulldog

Diabetes in Dogs and Cats

Diabetes in dogs and cats is a common medical condition found among older pets. The condition is a…

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High Blood Pressue in Pets

High blood pressure is a condition common to senior cats and dogs. Also known as systemic…

older dog with dementia

Cognitive Dysfunction in Pets

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

dog experiencing blindness

Blindness in Pets

One part of the natural aging process for pets is the loss of eyesight. In some cases, the loss is…

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Diapers for Dogs

When Dr. Diane Radford’s Cockapoo Stella turned 17, she was diagnosed with liver failure and…

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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…

dog using a pet wheelchair

Pet Wheelchairs

When the bottoms of your shoes are worn and the treads are gone, you buy a new pair. But it’s not…

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…

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…

Diarrhea in dogs can be dangerous

Diarrhea and Your Pet

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