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4 Ways to Stop the Arthritis Winter Blues
If your cat or dog has been diagnosed with arthritis by your veterinarian here are four important ways you can stop the dreaded winter blues. Managing Arthritis for Dogs Weight management - This is
Ageing and your pet's brain - CDS a form of Dementia in pets
More and more dogs and cats are living well into their senior years and just like elderly humans, pets can suffer from a kind of dementia called cognitive dysfunction syndrome, or CDS. CDS is a syndrome associated with brain ageing.
Arthritis and cats
Old age arthritis (or osteoarthritis) is a rapidly growing area of feline medicine. Recent studies have shown that up to 90% of cats aged over 12 years are showing signs of osteoarthritis (Hardie et
Hearing problems in older cats
Around the age of 7-11 years some cats will start to show early signs of ageing such as blindess or deafness.These changes can be a sign that there is a serious underlying medical problem (such as kidney disease or diabetes) but can also just be due to the cat getting older.
How do you keep your best friends around as long as possible?
The answer is early diagnosis and treatment which can be achieved by visiting your veterinarian for twice yearly check-ups. Dogs and cats age much faster than we do and as a result, health problems progress much more rapidly.
How do you know if an older pet is unwell?
Observe the early warning signs of age related disease and discuss them with your veterinarian, be on the look out for weight loss or gain, change in appetite, inappropriate urination, confusion, coughing, difficulty moving, lumps or bumps ....
How much exercise does your senior pet need?
You may need to adjust the frequency and intensity of your daily exercise regime as a pet ages but it is important to maintain a regular exercise program. If your pet doesn't use their muscles, and move freely on a regular basis, they will lose muscle mass and tone.
Lumps and bumps on your pet's skin
Although most lumps are harmless it is impossible to tell what sort of lump you are looking at. There are many different things that can cause swellings - bruising or fluid build-up, abscesses, things attached to the skin (eg. small parasites) and, of course, cancers.
Senior pet care - an overview
For many pet lovers, watching our companions grow older is a comforting, rewarding experience. It is hard to believe the same bundle of energy tearing around the yard so many years ago is now the
Things you can do at home to help your older pet
It is also possible to help your pet maintain a comfortable lifestyle by making small changes around the house and being mindful of your pet's needs. Dealing with winter months, making dinner time easy, navigating your home and more...
Video - Caring for an ageing pet
Short video on caring for a senior pet including tips on how to make your pet more comfortable at home
What are the signs of ageing? Complete our seniors checklist
Before your pet's next senior check-up, review and complete a checklist of the major changes you should be on the look out for. We'll send a copy of the results to you too!
What should a seniors health check up include?
Older pets need more extensive exams. Your pet's senior visits should include a wellness overview, hands on physical examination, diagnostic tests and in some cases faecal examinations. Find out more here...
What should you feed your senior pet?
Senior pets require a special diet with fewer calories, less protein and phosphorus. We recommend premium pet foods specifically formulated for senior pets.
When is a pet considered to be a senior?
Pets age much faster than people do, and their rate of ageing depends not only on the species type but also on the size of the breed. Cats are generally less than 10kg and are considered senior citizens after the age of 8. Dog breeds, however, display a wide variety of weights.
Your pet is a senior, what changes do you need to make?
Tips on things you can do to make your older pet's life easier such as changes to diet, dental care, exercise and environment
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