Quality of Life with Heart Disease: Supporting Senior Pets in Heart Failure Heart failure progresses gradually in senior pets, making it hard to distinguish early decline from normal aging. Coughing that starts at night. Decreased tolerance for walks. Restless sleeping. Reduced appetite. These changes accumulate slowly, so families may not realize how much has changed [...]
Every Moment Matters: Comfort and Joy for Pets in Their Final Chapter Do you find yourself watching your senior pet sleep, wondering if they're comfortable? Maybe you've noticed them slowing down, hesitating before their favorite activities, or seeming a little lost at times. When your beloved companion faces advanced age or a terminal diagnosis, the [...]
Comfort and Compassion: Providing Hospice Care for Pets at Home When cure is no longer possible, hospice care focuses on peace and comfort. Pain control, mobility support, and emotional connection help pets spend their final days surrounded by love. Veterinary-guided home care ensures dignity and relief for both pets and families. The decision to transition [...]
Heart Disease in Older Pets: Supporting Comfort, Managing Decline, and Knowing When It’s Time As pets age, their hearts often work harder to keep up with the body’s needs. Some begin to slow down, sleep more, or struggle to breathe comfortably. When heart disease is in its later stages, the focus naturally shifts from cure [...]
When we think of weight management for pets, we often picture a younger dog who needs to slim down or a middle-aged cat who has gotten a little too round. But in reality, weight plays an especially important role in the comfort and quality of life of senior pets. For older dogs and cats, carrying [...]
Supporting Senior Cats in Chronic Pain: A Compassionate Guide to Comfort and Care As cats age, they often do so with a quiet, dignified presence. But when chronic pain begins to take hold, its signs are often subtle and easy to misread. What might seem like simple aging- a skipped jump, a smaller appetite, or [...]
As pets age, even subtle changes in the weather can begin to take a visible toll on their comfort, health, and mobility. At Mobile Cat & Dog Vet, we know how hard it is to watch your senior pet struggle—especially when you're doing your best to create a safe, loving environment at home. Whether your [...]
When pets are in pain, they often suffer in silence. Unlike humans, dogs and cats instinctively hide discomfort—making it challenging to know when something’s wrong. As a pet parent, recognizing the subtle signs of pain is key to preserving your companion’s quality of life, especially in their later years. At Mobile Cat & Dog Vet, [...]
As pets age, subtle changes in behavior are often dismissed as “just slowing down.” But sometimes, these changes signal something deeper—Cognitive Dysfunction Syndrome (CDS), a progressive neurological condition that can significantly affect your pet’s comfort, awareness, and daily routines. At Mobile Cat & Dog Vet, we provide in-home hospice and palliative care for pets in [...]
How a Mobile Vet Can Support Your Senior Pet’s Changing Needs Compassionate Care for Aging Pets in Bend, Oregon As pets age, their needs evolve, requiring specialized veterinary care to maintain comfort and quality of life. Dogs and cats are generally considered senior around seven years of age, but aging impacts each pet differently. From [...]
