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Your Pet’s End of Life: Maximizing Joy and Minimizing Grief
By Kristen Seymour, September 1, 2016There’s no way around it. Learning that you’ll soon be saying goodbye to a beloved pet because of advanced age or a terminal diagnosis is heartrending. However, pet parents can make the situation… Full Article ›
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How to Help Your Pet Enjoy His Senior Years
February 23, 2016Pets don't necessarily slow down as they get older, and senior pets also don't automatically suffer from conditions like joint pain, decaying teeth and obesity. Here are some ways you can help keep… Full Article ›
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Don't Fall for These Myths About Older Pets
January 18, 2016Today’s pets enjoy the opportunity to live substantially longer and healthier lives than those just a decade ago. More and more pets are making it to 7 years old — the age when a pet generally is… Full Article ›
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Expert Tips for Feeding Your Senior Pet
August 19, 2015While you can't turn back the clock as your pet ages, you can make sure he's getting the very best care to help make his senior years healthy and happy. One of the most important aspects of good… Full Article ›
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10 Senior Dogs Who Have No Idea They're Old
By Megan Winter, August 14, 2015Just because your dog has reached his golden years doesn't mean he can't keep having fun. After all, age is just a number.Playtime, socialization and physical and mental exercise can help keep your… Full Article ›
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Senior Cat and Dog Wellness: 7 Things You Should Know
By Shayna Meliker, September 17, 2014September is Senior Pet Wellness Month, which makes it the perfect time to brush up on the most important health and behavior tips for aging cats and dogs. Whether you're caring for an old pet now or… Full Article ›
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Integrating a Younger Pet With an Older Pet
By Dr. Marty Becker DVM, September 15, 2014You have puppy or kitten fever, but you live with a senior pet. Should you get a new animal? We often have the idea that a younger pet will revitalize an older one, but is that really true? … Full Article ›
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10 Senior Pets Enjoying Their Golden Years
By Megan Winter, September 4, 2014Old cats and dogs deserve to be honored every single day, and this is especially true in September. This month is Senior Pet Wellness Month — and we’re celebrating! Check out our gallery… Full Article ›
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Senior Pet Survey: How Well Do Vets and Owners Communicate?
By Kristen Seymour, August 11, 2014We've looked into how veterinary professionals and readers understand and use the terms "senior" and "geriatric" when referring to aging pets, but there's more to the story than… Full Article ›
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Dealing With "Old Pet Denial" in Vet Practice
By Dr. Patty Khuly VMD, August 5, 2014Yesterday, I spent nearly 20 minutes trying to explain to the owners of an otherwise healthy, 12-year-old dog that chronic arthritis pain, likely related to aging, was… Full Article ›
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Aging Pets: Senior, Geriatric and What It All Means to Experts and Readers
By Kristen Seymour, August 4, 2014What do the terms "senior" and "geriatric" mean to you when it comes to dogs and cats? Do you think your definition is the same as your vet's?We wondered at what age pet owners… Full Article ›
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11 Reasons Old Dogs Are the Best Dogs
By Shayna Meliker , July 8, 2014Puppies are fun, and adult dogs are lovely, but anyone who has ever shared a home with a senior canine knows that there's no love deeper than that of an old dog. We asked our Facebook fans to share… Full Article ›