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SENIOR PET WELLNESS
Is My Senior Pet Sick or Is He Just Getting Older?
We expect our cats and dogs to slow down as part of the aging process, but how much slowing down is too much?
Read More: Dr. Ann Hohenhaus’ adviceTreating Your Senior Pet's Aches and Pains
Animals often hide their pain in self defense. Dr. Marty Becker shares subtle signs you should be on the lookout for. How vets design pain-management plans ›
9 Helpful Products for Senior Cats
From nonslip mats to pet stairs, cat style expert Kate Benjamin shares her top items for improving your older feline's life. This toy keeps her mind spry ›
Senior Pet Survey: How Well Do Vets and Owners Communicate?
We surveyed veterinary experts and readers to find out if older pet issues are communicated effectively to pet owners. See the results ›
Is Your Kitty Confused? 4 Signs of Cognitive Dysfunction Syndrome
Has your senior cat been a little off lately? Read the signs of senility in cats and learn strategies for dealing with it. Changes you can make to manage CDS ›
Common Behavior Problems in Senior Dogs
Dogs may forget they're house-trained, get stuck behind furniture, bark for no apparent reason or fail to recognize familiar people. How your veterinarian can help ›
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