By Lorie Huston, DVM Arthritis is one of the most common ailments seen in middle-aged to older pets. Even younger cats, under the right circumstances, can suffer from arthritic changes. Arthritis causes...
By Valerie Trumps Few people want to admit that their beloved “kitten” is approaching her twilight years. While it is possible for cats to live into their 30s, like Crème Puff, who died at age 38, a...
Few people want to admit that their beloved puppy is approaching his twilight years. While it is possible for dogs to live into their 30s, like the Australian cattle dog Chilla who died at age 32, a more...
By Lavanya Sunkara Playtime is essential for your senior dog. Not only does he enjoy fun and games, he needs them to keep mentally and physically fit. An active dog is a happy dog. If your pup loved...
By Dorri Olds As your dog ages be aware of any changes in behavior and mood. These can be indications that something is physically wrong. Just like people, as dogs grow older their ability to fend off...
By Jessica Remitz As you plan your road trips this summer, be sure to consider your pet’s car safety before pulling out of the driveway. With states like Hawaii, Connecticut, Illinois, and Maine banning...
By Jessica Remitz We take extra care when planning meals for our families, but what about our pets' food? From manufacturing and labeling to understanding ingredients, it’s important to inform yourself...
Reviewed and updated for accuracy on June 16, 2020 by Jennifer Coates, DVM As the weather kicks it up a notch, the natural tendency can be to get everyone up and out of the house—pets included. While spending...
The American Heartworm Society recommends that animals living in all parts of the U.S. be given heartworm preventive medications on a year-round basis. But which are the best heartworm meds for dogs and...
Reviewed and updated for accuracy on October 21, 2019 by Dr. Natalie Stilwell, DVM, MS, PhD According to a 2018 survey by the Association for Pet Obesity Prevention (APOP), 55.8% of today’s pet dogs are...
