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Aging Pets

Congestive Heart Failure Common in Older Small Breeds -- Congestive heart failure is a serious condition that does affect older small breeds such as our beloved Shih Tzu. Congestive heart failure is defined as the heart’s inability to function normally, which leads to excessive retention of water and salt causing fluid build-up in the lungs.
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Understanding Arthritis in Older Cats -- Cats can suffer from arthritis just as we humans do, and it mostly affects older cats. There might not be any cure (depending on the type of arthritis), but there are always treatments. Most cats are naturally exceptionally nimble and athletic animals, but as you might expect their joints, ligaments and bones are susceptible to accidental damage, and to the wear and tear of everyday life.
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Meeting the Needs of Your Older Pets -- Depending on the size and breed of your older pets you may have noticed that it is a bit slower when chasing a ball, struggles a bit more getting up the first thing in the morning or loses its breath a bit quicker. The aging process wears down your pet in much the same way it does us, but on a much faster pace.
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Caring for Dogs with Disabilities -- A dog's disability may occur from an illness, injury or physical handicap. The degree of disability may be slight or may be incapacitating. Whatever reason for your dogs suffering will have a great effect on you as your pet's guardian.
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