Common Conditions in Senior Pets Archives - Page 2 of 3

Help Your Cat Breathe Better: Understanding Feline Asthma

Feline Asthma: Recognizing, Managing, and Supporting Your Cat’s Breathing Health Feline asthma is a chronic inflammatory condition affecting the airways, causing difficulty breathing, coughing, and wheezing. While it can develop in cats of any age, it is more commonly diagnosed in middle-aged and senior cats. Left untreated, asthma can significantly impact a cat’s quality [...]

Spot the Signs: How to Detect Cancer Early in Your Beloved Pets

Did you know that one in four dogs and one in five cats will develop cancer during their lifetime? For pet parents, this is a sobering statistic. At Mobile Cat & Dog Vet, we specialize in mobile senior care and end-of-life services, offering compassionate, stress-free care in the comfort of your home. If your pet [...]

Encouraging Your Senior Pet to Eat: Expert Tips for Healthy Mealtimes

For pets in need of palliative and senior care, maintaining a healthy appetite is often a challenge—but it’s crucial for sustaining their quality of life. At Mobile Cat & Dog Vet in Bend, Oregon, we understand the delicacy of this stage in a pet’s life and offer compassionate care aimed at promoting optimal health [...]

The Disappearing Tooth: Feline Tooth Resorption

Oral health is essential to your cat's well-being. However, dental conditions can be easily overlooked, because cats often hide pain and other problem signs. One common and painful dental issue that affects many cats is feline tooth resorption, which goes by the acronym FORLs (feline odontoclastic or oral resorptive lesions). The Mobile Cat & Dog [...]

8 Ways to Keep Your Pet in Optimal Condition

Your pet’s health is a number one priority, and you likely focus on their daily care and happiness. Health encompasses many aspects of pets’ lives, from behavior and training to veterinary care and safety measures. You can encourage a long and vital life by taking a holistic approach to your pet's well-being. Our Mobile Cat [...]

Hot Doggie: Heat Safety and Awareness for Your Pet

As the summer months move in and temperatures begin to rise, it's crucial to ensure the safety and well-being of your pet. Cats and dogs are susceptible to heat-related illnesses, sunburns, and dehydration. While ensuring your family is protected from the potential dangers of excessive heat, take some time to learn how to protect your [...]

Skin Deep: Common Skin Conditions in Pets

From skin biting and chewing to infections and rashes, cats and dogs often experience various skin conditions that cause discomfort. Understanding these pet skin issues is crucial for providing proper care and ensuring your furry friend’s well-being. Our Mobile Cat & Dog Vet team explains common pet skin conditions and how to ensure your four-legged [...]

They Still Have It: 4 Tips to Support Senior Pets

As your pet ages, you may notice physical changes like their greying muzzle and slower gait, but their body is aging inside, too. Senior pets often experience cognitive decline, reduced vision and hearing, a slowed metabolism, decreased mobility, and increased health risks. Many of these changes are inevitable, but proper management can help ensure your [...]

Frequently Asked Questions About Pet Obesity and Weight Management

Pet obesity is a serious problem, affecting more than 50% of U.S. pets. If your pet is overweight, their health is at risk. Our Mobile Cat & Dog Vet team sees many overweight pets every day, and we provide answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs) about pet obesity and weight management. Question: Why do pets [...]

8 Reasons For Eating or Drinking Habit Changes in Pets

A healthy pet’s body regulates their appetite, thirst, energy production, and fluid balance. When something is off, such as an internal organ malfunction or a hormone imbalance, your four-legged friend’s eating and drinking habits may change. Senior pets’ hunger and thirst commonly increase or decrease, and these changes are red flags that an underlying medical [...]