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 [...]
Support and Care for Senior Pets with Kidney Disease At Mobile Cat & Dog Vet, we understand that managing kidney disease in senior pets is about more than just medical treatment—it’s about ensuring comfort, dignity, and quality of life. As kidney function declines, pets may experience a gradual loss of energy, appetite, and mobility. Our [...]
Keeping Senior Pets Comfortable: How to Modify Their Environment As pets age, their needs change. Senior dogs and cats often face mobility challenges, joint pain, cognitive decline, and sensory changes, all of which can impact their quality of life. While veterinary care plays a crucial role in maintaining their health, modifying their home environment [...]
Veterinary care is essential to keeping pets healthy, but traditional vet visits can be stressful—for both pets and their owners. The car ride, the waiting room, and exposure to unfamiliar animals can make even the most routine appointment overwhelming. For pet owners looking for a stress-free alternative, mobile veterinary care offers personalized, high-quality veterinary services [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
