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SENIOR CARE
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Senior people often need help and extra care as they age. The same is true for dogs. As a dog gets older, their health may decline and their care may
Just like us, our lovable fur babies will age and could require different health needs over time. There may be more frequent veterinary visits and dia...
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Our idea of when a cat is considered “senior” has changed quite a bit as cat lifespans have gotten longer. It’s not abnormal for veterinarians t...
Sharing your home (and heart) with a senior cat comes with many benefits, including the deep bond you’ve built over time. But, no matter how well yo...
COMMON CONDITIONS
Dog Health
Kidney Stones in Dogs: Causes and Treatment
Kidney stones in dogs are a relatively rare, but potentially serious, condition. It’s estimated that up to 3 percent of dogs are affected by urinary...
Dog Health
Kidney Infection in Dogs
A kidney infection in dogs – known medically as pyelonephritis – can be a serious issue for your canine companion. The kidneys function to r...
Cats thrive on routine. Many like eating at the same time, sleeping in the same spots, and using a certain litter box. But when they get older, some c...
Heart disease is one of the many diseases that our cats have in common with us, although it looks a bit different in our feline companions. Feline hea...
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Prepare for the financial impact of having a senior pet. Get estimates on the costs of common senior pet ailments, like updated vaccinations, needing to get a dental procedure and treatments related to diabetes or cancer.
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Estimates are derived from the Lifetime of Care Study, Synchrony 2021 and Pets Best Data, 2017-2021 and may vary based on geography, veterinary practice, and other variables.
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COMMON SYMPTOMS
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Watching your dog throw up is unpleasant, but it can provide valuable insights about his health. Though dog vomiting is common and oftentimes benign,
Dog Health
14 Signs of Kidney Failure in Dogs
Our dogs’ health resembles our own in more ways than we may realize. Dogs develop many of the same health conditions that we do, including kidney fa...
Cat Health
Cat Bad Breath: Causes and Solutions
A good snuggle often gets you up close and personal with your cat, whether they’re nestling under your chin, curling up on your chest, or delivering...
Cat Health
Cat Limping: 14 Reasons Why It Happens
Cats are known to hide their pain, but if you see a cat limping, that is an obvious sign that they are in a lot of pain—enough pain that they can’...
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BEHAVIOR
Dog Behavior
Why Does My Dog Look Worried?
A worried look on a dog’s face can understandably cause concern for a pet parent. But do dogs actually worry and, if so, what can make them feel thi...
Dog Behavior
Why Does My Dog Pee on My Bed?
What could be more frustrating than getting ready for a good night’s sleep only to discover your dog has peed on your bed? Peeing on beds is a rathe...
Cat Behavior
Cat Overgrooming: Why it Happens and What to Do
Cats are excellent self-groomers. So excellent, in fact, that they don’t need to take baths with water. Their tongues are rough like bristles on a b...
Cat Behavior
Why Does My Cat Stare at Me?
Staring is rude — but our feline companions don’t have any qualms about displaying this behavior. For cats, it would be bizarre not to stare. They...
Nutrition
Dog Nutrition
Senior Dog Nutrition: How to Feed Your Senior
According to pet health researchers, today’s canines are living longer than ever before. One study clocks the average life expectancy of US dogs at
Dog Nutrition
Dog Cancer Diet: Food Recommendations and Feeding Tips
If your dog has been diagnosed with cancer, you’re not alone: 1 in 4 dogs will develop abnormal tissue growth at some point in their lives [1]. Than...
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Cat Health
Older Cat Losing Weight: 8 Common Causes
As cats age, things change – their behavior, their playfulness, but also their health including their metabolism and their weight. Without enough pr...
Cat Nutrition
Senior Cat Nutrition: How to Feed Your Senior
If you’re the parent of an aging cat, it’s quite possible that you’ve been feeding them the same diet for most of their adult life. Now that the...
Care Tools
We know that senior pets require special care. Our tools help you to manage your pet’s health.
Care tools
Weight Tracker
We make it easy to track your pet’s weight using our FREE weight tracker.
Care tools
Reminders
Add reminders for things like medication, and set alerts for product recalls to keep your pets healthy.
Care tools
Health Journal
Log your pet’s health events to track things like reactions to food, surgeries, grooming and more.
Care Tools
We know that senior pets require special care. Our tools help you to manage your pet’s health.
Care tools
Weight Tracker
We make it easy to track your pet’s weight using our FREE weight tracker.
Care tools
Reminders
Add reminders for things like medication, and set alerts for product recalls to keep your pets healthy.
Care tools
Health Journal
Log your pet’s health events to track things like reactions to food, surgeries, grooming and more.
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