Tag: senior pets

Thanks to advances in veterinary medicine, and the proper senior pet care, pets are living longer than ever before. However with this increased lifespan comes an increase in the types of ailments that can afflict senior pets. As pets reach...

Play and activity in pets may stave off cognitive decline and improve cognition in those already starting to slope downward. As medical science extends the lifespan of pets, age-related cognitive decline in cats and dogs is on the rise. Clinical...

At 30 years old, Scooter, a Siamese feline, has been declared the new world’s oldest living cat by the Guinness Book of World Records. Born on March 26, 1986, Scooter lives with his owner Gail Floyd in Mansfield, Texas. Gail...

By Dr. Susan Vaughn As our pets age their risk of developing chronic diseases of different body organs increases.  At age 7 we consider cats to be seniors and your veterinarian will recommend health screening diagnostics just as your human...

With the arrival of the New Year, we want to help you plan for your pet’s individualized wellness care plan based on their age, breed, health status, environment, lifestyle and travel habits. Whether your pet is young, adult, or senior,...

By Dr. Bryan Clarke As our understanding of canine healthcare and medical capabilities have improved over time, so has our ability to detect medical conditions earlier in their development. Just as in people, as our dogs age, their likelihood of...