Aging Pets
Arthritis and Dogs -- Did you know that one out of five adult pets in the United States suffer from one form or another of arthritis? We have approximately 80 million cats and dogs living in our homes and considering that number we have a great many suffering pets. Pets that have no real way of letting us know that they hurt.
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How to Tell if Your Dog is Aging -- Usually, you're aging along with your dog. While Fido may no longer want to go hiking with you, you may welcome a quieter dog who just wants to watch TV with you.
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Your Aging Siamese: Tips for Better Living -- Siamese cats are recognized for living longer than the average cat. This means that owners must be prepared to deal with an elderly cat. Elderly Siamese have their own needs and desires. Here are some tips for meeting them.
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Common Health Problems Facing Senior Dogs -- Like all animals, as dogs age they tend to develop health problems unique to older dogs. Many dog owners have a difficult time accepting this fact and think that their lively pooch is not an older dog and will not have health problems.
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Looking After Your Older Dog -- The advances in medicine and veterinarian competence have significantly improved the life expectancy of pets. And this entails a rather new aspect in canine care - how to care for older dogs. Since the life expectancy of dogs is typically 15-20 years, the transition from one life stage to another appears rather rapid to humans. You must recognize the signs of your dog getting old so that you can provide it the much needed extra care.
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Taking Care of an Older Cat -- In human terms, a cat who's surpassed twelve years would be applying for their old age pension. Certainly cats can live longer than twelve years and, in fact, thanks to many factors, cats really are living much longer these days.
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Older Dogs: Health Issues -- Nothing is sadder than seeing your favorite grow old. For some people, the cost of taking care of their old dogs is negligible compared to the happiness and loyalty these pets have provided their masters. For this reason, owners of old dogs should have their pets undergo periodic examinations to detect and treat ailments and diseases in its earliest stages.
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Care of the Geriatric Dog -- Generally speaking, a dog over the age of 8 is considered "old". Depending on the breed, your dog's lifespan will be anywhere from 7 to 17 years. A dog's "middle age" is usually from age 4 to 8, anything after that is a bonus and your dog is in "old age".
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Orthopedic Dog Beds -- Orthopedic dog beds are quite common these days, and even if your veterinarian does not know where you can find one in the town or city where you live, he will likely be able to direct you to a number of mail order companies or websites that specialize in them and be able to help you make the best choice.
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Exercising with an Old or Overweight Pet -- If you have an older or overweight dog, exercising will help them shed unwanted pounds and live a longer life. Studies have shown that a dog that is exposed to plenty of exercise is less likely to develop behavioral problems and will be more likely to live a happy and healthy life.
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