Senior Pet (13)
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How to Say Goodbye
By Dr. Andy Roark, Apr 22, 2013Just last week, while I was performing euthanasia for a critically ill patient, the pet’s owner looked at me and said, “I bet this is the hardest part of your job.” That gave… Full Article ›
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What You Need to Know About Adopting a Senior Pet
By Dr. Patty Khuly, Oct 23, 2012If there’s one decision that speaks volumes about a person’s dedication to pets, it’s the willingness (nay, the desire) to take on the neediest of all potential adoptees — the… Full Article ›
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Love Cats? Consider Adopting a Senior Feline
By Arden Moore, Nov 26, 2012Vetstreet is proud to be a Pet 'Net 2012 contributor. The Pet 'Net Adoption Event 2012, taking place Nov. 26 through Nov. 30., is an annual event held online to benefit homeless… Full Article ›
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Simple Changes Roll Back the Clock for an Older Dog
By Dr. Marty Becker, Apr 16, 2013It used to be that anything wrong with an older dog was just assumed to be part of being “old.” Even the most loving and attentive pet owners didn’t realize there could be ways… Full Article ›
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What You Need to Know About High Blood Pressure in Pets
By Dr. Donna Spector, Sep 3, 2012High blood pressure is an extremely important concern in human medicine. But what about our pets? They don’t live the same high-stress lifestyle that most humans do — and… Full Article ›
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Senior Pet Proof Your Home in 5 Easy Steps
By Laura Cross, Jul 18, 2012As your furry companion enters his golden years, you'll want to make sure that he's as comfortable as possible and that he can easily get around the house. Creaky joints, as well as vision… Full Article ›
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Work With Your Veterinarian to Make Your Senior Pet's Golden Years Healthy
By Dr. Marty Becker, Apr 16, 2013When you have an older pet, the most important thing to remember is this: Dying isn’t optional, but suffering often can be. In other words, don’t assume that a sick or elderly… Full Article ›
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3 Things Every Owner Needs to Know About Senior Pet Health
By Denise Maher, Jun 28, 2012When it comes to healthy aging in pets, functional age — how young an animal acts, feels and performs — is actually more important than chronological age, or how long your dog or cat has… Full Article ›
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Test Is Not a Four-Letter Word
Jan 15, 2013For most pet owners, dogs and cats are more than just animals. They offer comfort during life’s challenges, friendship during the good times, and almost always serve as a reminder to enjoy… Full Article ›
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Pets and Antidepressants: 5 Reasons Why Your Vet Would Prescribe Them
By Dr. Mary Fuller, May 1, 2012Given the state of the economy, and upticks in home foreclosures and employment rates in the past few years, it may come as no surprise that antidepressants are now the most frequently used… Full Article ›
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Old Man Doug: An Ode to Our 17-Year-Old Dog
By Carolyn Mason, Apr 19, 2012Doug the Dog is both dignified and befuddled in his 17th year. He has an old man aroma — slightly stale, rotten-toothed and damp from the growths that sprout like mushrooms on his hind legs.… Full Article ›
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For Senior Pets, Age is Just a Number
By Dr. Nancy Kay , Feb 15, 2012When my clients make medical decisions on behalf of their senior dogs and cats, most automatically factor in the pet’s age. I often hear statements such as, “I would pursue a diagnosis if… Full Article ›