Senior Cat Health Conditions (11)
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How Old Is My Pet in People Years?
By Dr. Marty Becker, Apr 17, 2013Q. I’ve read that “one year equals seven” isn’t true anymore for dogs. What’s the new guideline? And how do you figure out how old a cat is? A. The old… Full Article ›
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What's the Deal With . . . Older Pets Who Have Trouble Walking?
By Colleen Oakley, Jul 27, 2012Does your older kitty have a little less spring in his step? Does it take a tad longer these days for your senior pup to lumber down the street on his nightly stroll? Common Causes… Full Article ›
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Pudgy Senior Cats: How to Get Them in Shape
By Linda Fiorella, Jul 2, 2012At one time, the phrase "fat cat" conjured up images of wealthy and powerful people. Nowadays, with obese felines like Sponge Bob and the recently departed (39 pound!) Meow making… 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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Keep Senior Cats Active and Comfortable
By Dr. Marty Becker, Apr 18, 2013Q. How can I make my senior cat more comfortable? She seems to be moving more gingerly and doesn't jump up and down as easily. A. As your cat gets older, slower and less active, the key thing… Full Article ›
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The Things We Do for Love: "Our Cat Wears a Diaper"
Apr 26, 2012There are plenty of ways to show our pets how much we love them — we buy them special food and treats, bring home the newest toys and, of course, lavish them with affection. Caroline… Full Article ›
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Grieving Meeko: Getting Through Pet Loss Day by Day
By Kristen Seymour, Jun 21, 2012Meeko wasn't my cat. Not really, anyway. She belonged to my husband, Jared, when we first met 12 years ago. She was a big, fluffy, 3-year old kitty, with a tail striped like a raccoon and… Full Article ›
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The Things We Do for Love: "My Pets Travel With Me for Work"
By Caroline Golon, Mar 29, 2012There are plenty of ways to show our pets how much we love them — we buy them special food and treats, bring home the newest toys and, of course, lavish them with affection. Caroline Golon,… Full Article ›
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Our Cat Has Kidney Disease, Will Subcutaneous Fluids Really Help His Condition?
By Dr. Marty Becker, Apr 18, 2013Q. Our 12-year-old cat has been diagnosed with chronic kidney disease. The veterinarian wants us to stick a needle in him every other day and give him fluids from a fluid bag. Is this really a good… 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 ›
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My Older Cat is Losing Weight -- Should I Just Feed Her More?
By Dr. Marty Becker , Apr 17, 2013Q. My 8-year-old cat has a hard time keeping weight on even though she's always hungry. She seems healthy otherwise. In fact, she’s even more active than when she was younger. Should I… Full Article ›