Arthritis and dogs
Old age arthritis (or osteoarthritis) is very common in both humans and dogs, and can be regarded as the same disease. It is usually a result of the ongoing wear and tear [...]
What are the signs of ageing? Complete our Seniors Checklist
Your Pet's Senior Health Checklist Before your pet's next senior check-up, please complete the following checklist. The following questions provide a guide of the major changes you should be looking out for [...]
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, [...]
Heart disease – Mitral valve disease and heart failure
The heart has four chambers. The upper chambers are the atria (auricles, singular atrium). The lower chambers are the ventricles. The heart is also divided into right and left sides. Blood flows [...]
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 [...]
How much exercise does your senior pet need?
Exercise is important at every stage in your pet's life including their senior years. You may need to adjust the frequency and intensity of the exercise as a pet ages but it [...]
