Common Conditions in Senior Pets Archives - Page 3 of 3

Aging pets often face a variety of health challenges. This category provides clear information about common diseases, symptoms to watch for, and supportive care you can provide in your pet’s familiar environment.

8 Facts Every Dog Owner Should Know About Hip Dysplasia

Hip dysplasia—two words no dog owner wants to hear. Unfortunately, hip dysplasia is commonly associated with large- and giant-breed dogs. Therefore, we offer facts about this painful condition so you can brush up on your hip dysplasia knowledge and help your canine companion make the most of a less-than-ideal situation. #1: Hip dysplasia in dogs [...]

Stress in Senior Cats: How to Manage Their Emotional Health

Stress now seems like a worldwide plague. People pack their schedules, and have less time to relax and rejuvenate, which affects their general wellbeing and can permeate their home environment. Unfortunately, their sensitive felines can pick up on their stress, in addition to their own stressors, and more than the cat’s mood is affected—stress can [...]

Understanding Feline Arthritis

You are likely aware that dogs commonly develop arthritis. However, the veterinary profession has only recently recognized that cats develop arthritis as often as dogs. Cats’ arthritis signs tend to be more subtle than dogs’, and recognizing the condition’s earliest signs can be challenging. Although your cat’s arthritis signs may not be obvious, the disease [...]

Dog Limping FAQs

No owner wants to see their dog in pain, and seeing them limp can be upsetting. Dogs limp for many reasons, and —to address the problem effectively—your veterinarian must identify the cause. Our Mobile Cat & Dog Vet team understands your concern for your dog, and we answer frequently asked questions about dog limping, so [...]

Remember Me? Recognizing Cognitive Dysfunction Syndrome in Pets

Is your aging pet experiencing “senior moments?” They may be suffering from cognitive dysfunction syndrome (CDS), a common, but little-known, degenerative brain condition that closely resembles Alzheimer’s disease. Senior pets with CDS need extra support and understanding as they cope with the progressive changes. What is happening to my pet? CDS typically affects geriatric dogs [...]

Recognizing pain in your senior dog or cat

No one wants their pet to be in pain. Some signs of pain are obvious like limping or vocalizing. More often though, the signs are subtle and can be easily confused with normal aging. The most common signs of pain that you may not associate with pain include: excessive grooming, panting, poor appetite, shyness and [...]

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