3 Benefits of Adopting a Senior Dog
According to pet adoption site Petfinder, the average pet in rescue spends 12 weeks listed on the site looking for a home. However, senior pets and other less-adoptable animals take nearly four times as long to get adopted. A survey run by the site this year showed that 28 percent of shelters and rescues considered […]
When Does A Cat Become A Senior?
When Does A Cat Become A Senior? While your cat will always be your baby, one day they will be considered a senior. The senior year brings aging-related changes and health needs. Even though your cat may not yet be showing any noticeable signs that they’re getting older, they’ll greatly benefit from preventative care as […]
Why Has My Senior Cat Stopped Grooming?
Has your senior cat stopped grooming as much as they once did, or stopped grooming altogether? It’s incredibly common for cats to not groom as much as they get older. In honor of Senior Cat Month, learn why your cat may stop grooming, and what you can do to help them stay clean and tidy […]
Blood Panel for Senior Cats
Though the idea of dragging your senior cat to the vet may not sound like fun, it’s the easiest way to add happy, healthy years to their life. With regular senior blood panels, you can monitor your cat for chronic illnesses and infections. Older cats are more prone to certain conditions, but they’re easier to […]
5 Reasons To Adopt A Senior Cat
Does your home have room for a new family member? Why not adopt a meower with mileage? When you bring home an older cat, you get a companion with a lifetime’s worth of experience. In celebration of Senior Pet Month, here are our five favorite reasons to adopt a senior cat. 1.Senior Cats Are Independent. […]
5 “Mew Year” Resolutions for Cat Parents in 2022
Are you ready to make 2022 your cat’s best year yet? Whether you’re starting the year with a clumsy kitten or a snuggly senior, take some time to set some goals for their health and wellness. Here are five resolutions you can make this “Mew Year.” Achieve or maintain a healthy weight. Over half of […]
How Long Does A Cat Live?
Do you ever look at your sweet kitten and wonder if they’ll be around for your wedding? What about the birth of your first child? Your third? With regular vet visits, loving care, and a bit of luck, your cat can live well into their late teens, and may even make it to 20 years […]
How to Care for a Senior Cat
Kittens and young cats are furry bundles of energy, scampering from one adventure to the next. As the years pass, the aging process in cats can be so subtle that you barely notice the passage of time. But if you observe closely, you’ll begin to notice the changes as your cat ages: the glossy coat […]
Supplements for Senior Dogs
Supplements that help senior pets Pet supplements include a broad category of items: antioxidants, vitamins, proteins, minerals, fatty acids, herbs, and homeopathics. The healthiest supplements are whole foods prepared so that vitamins are still present. For example, Be Well is a whole food supplement that is naturally high in antioxidants and Omega 3 fatty acids. […]
Joint Care for Senior Dogs
Joint care for senior dogs Joint pain and arthritis are problems that older people often suffer from, and your aging dog does too. For this reason, it is important to recognize the signs of, and know how to prevent or ease your dog’s joint pain. Sixty percent of dogs in the United States suffer from […]
How Omega 3 Helps Senior Dogs
As pets age, their immune system diminishes which can make them more vulnerable to diseases and infections. Essential fatty acids such as Omega 3 are important to help maintain your pet’s healthy brain and heart. Unfortunately, your pet’s body does not naturally produce Omega 3. For this reason, vitamin supplements containing Omega 3 should be […]
Common Diseases in Senior Dogs
As our pets get older, they often suffer from common senior pet diseases that eventually lead to death. The most frequent causes of death in both dogs and cats are cancer and kidney disease. In addition, 80-90% of senior dogs and cats suffer from arthritis. Symptoms of disease in senior dogs Symptoms your senior dog […]
Maintain Your Aging Dog’s Joint Health
Maintain your aging dog’s joint health Did you know that one out of every five dogs over the age of seven has joint problems? Just like humans, our aging dogs’ joints suffer from wear and tear that comes with age. Fortunately, there are steps you can take to help relieve your senior dog’s joint pain. […]
Life Expectancy of Cats
Pet life expectancy We hope our pets will be a part of our lives for many, many years but the fact is that the average life expectancy is 10-14 years for cats and 10-12 years for dogs. Older pets have very specific needs and are particularly susceptible in later years to cancer, arthritis, and dental […]
Joint Care for Senior Cats
Joint care for senior cats Cats need more attention and care in their golden years. Typically, senior cats (or middle-aged cats) are around eight to 10 years old, while cats that are 12 years and older are considered geriatric. With the combination of good genes and excellent health care, a cat reaching 20 years of […]