Pet Knowledge Center
Finding the Right Shelter Dog for You
aspca.org
Shelters have lovable dogs and cats of all shapes, sizes and ages. Your chances of finding a wonderful companion who... read more
Basic Dental Care for Your Pets
Senior Pet Products Staff Writer
Your pet needs dental care – regular, professional care from your veterinarian, as well as care at home from... read more
Even if Cats Could Talk, They Wouldn't Confess to Getting Old
By Dr. Patty Khuly VMD
Among my first memories is one of my first cat, Marsha. She was a Siamese foundling - adult already - who ambled... read more
Putting your Pet on a Diet
www.animalhealthcare.ca
If you are thinking of putting your pet on a diet, you must consider the pet's overall lifestyle. The two most... read more
Does Your Dog Have Arthritis?
Senior Pet Products Staff Writer
If your dog could talk, understanding his/her needs would be a lot easier. But since dogs cannot speak, they can't... read more
Feeding the Geriatric Dog and Cat
www.animalhealthcare.ca
The nutritional requirements of aging pets have been the subject of much discussion in recent years, particularly... read more
Holistic Approaches to Arthritis Therapies for Pets
Shawn Messonnier,
DVM Holistic Veterinarian and Director of Paws & Claws Animal Hospital
There are a number of choices for treating pets with arthritis, as there is truly no one best treatment for every... read more
The Do's and Don'ts of Travelling with Aging Dogs and Cats
By Dr. Richard T. (Bill) Goldston DVM
Generally travelling with elderly cats and dogs are not significantly different than travelling with younger pets,... read more
Preparing Your Pets for the Winter
Leslie Gallagher McMahon
Seeing as we live in sunny Southern California this may sound like an odd article for me to be writing. But even... read more
Changing Foods
Dog Food Analysis
Dogs (actually all mammals) are designed to consume a range of different foods, and to obtain differing vitamins and... read more
Dogs Get Cold Feet in Winter Too!
www.animalhealthcare.ca
Dogs Get Cold Feet in Winter Too! It is upsetting and often perplexing when we see our pet experience signs of... read more
Understanding the Symptoms of Arthritis in Cats
21cats.org
Arthritis is a degeneration of the skeletal joints. Between each bone is a substance called cartilage, this... read more
Your Guide To A Healthy, Happy Older Dog
Mary Jane Knetzer
Your Guide To A Healthy, Happy Older Dog For most of us, daily life is busy and sadly dog owners often forget the... read more
Cognitive Dysfunction/Senility in Senior Dogs
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Cognitive Dysfunction/Senility in Senior Dogs Why is he pacing at night? Why is she snappy with the kids? How... read more
WHAT TO CONSIDER WHEN “CHEWSING” A CHEW FOR YOUR SENIOR DOG
Martin J. Glinsky, Ph.D.
WHAT TO CONSIDER WHEN "CHEWSING" A CHEW FOR YOUR SENIOR DOG As dogs age, approximately 5-7 times faster than we... read more
How to Have a Happy, Healthy, and Flea-Free Summer!
www.animalhealthcare.ca
How to Have a Happy, Healthy, and Flea-Free Summer! Flea season is upon us every time spring rolls around!... read more
Hip Dysplasia - The Common Crippler
Mike Grant, P. A.
Every year millions of dogs are diagnosed with a painful condition called hip dysplasia. Canine hip dysplasia is a... read more
Heat Stroke Kills Silently and Swiftly
www.animalhealthcare.ca
Heat stroke occurs when a pet's internal body temperature rises to levels high enough to lead to death. For heat... read more
How to Prepare Your Senior Pet For A Long Journey
By Leslie Gallagher McMahon CCMT, CCRT
If you are thinking of travelling this summer with your senior pet or pets, you need to take into consideration a... read more
Canine Hyperthermia: Don't Learn the Hard Way
By Bob Stalick (creator of the ChillyBuddy Cooling Jacket)
Canine hyperthermia can be a significant threat during the summer. Help your dog stay cool and comfortable by... read more
Introduction to Senior Pets and Aging
By Dr. Richard T. (Bill) Goldston DVM
This is the first of a series of monthly articles I will be writing for SeniorPetProducts.com. This specific article... read more
The Importance of Essential Fatty Acids in Dogs and Cats
By Michael Grant PA
Fats are an important source of energy in the proper nutrition of dogs and cats. However, the Essential Fatty Acids... read more
Sophie's Choice - My Road to Canine Rehab
By Leslie Gallagher McMahon CCMT, CCRT
I came to the world of canine "rehabilitation" (we cannot use the term "physical therapy" for animals. It is a... read more
Common Conditions Treated in Canine Rehabilitation
By Leslie Gallagher McMahon CCMT, CCRT
In the canine rehabilitation world we see some of the same injuries and orthopedic issues all the time. For example,... read more
Vet That Senior Pet
Health News Digest
(HealthNewsDigest.com) - AUSTIN, Texas, -- With November serving as National Senior Pet Month, Pet Cancer Awareness... read more
Resources
Below are some helpful resources we've found and used with our own pet's in mind.
- ASPCA Poison Control Center
- Healthy Pet (AAHA) Consumer Information Website
- The Weather Channel Forecasts for Pets
- Association for Pet Loss and Bereavement (APLB)
- Pet Loss Grief Support Website
- American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA)
- American Association of Feline Practitioners (AAFP)
- Feline (CRF) Chronic Renal Failure Information Center
- The Original Internet Guide to Feline Diabetes
- American Veterinary Dental College
- American Association of HouseCall & Mobile Veterinarians
- American Holistic Veterinary Medical Association (AHVMA)
- Quick Care Senior Pet Insurance
- Assoc of Companion Animal Behavior Counselors (ACABC)
- Canine Degenerative Myelopathy Disease Information
- American Association of Rehabilitation Veterinarians (AARV)
- 2nd Chance 4 Pets
- OldCatsRule
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