Category: Senior Dogs
Posted on August 16, 2015
Ten Tips for Managing Your Senior Pet’s Medications
Has your tabby transitioned into his teens? Is the hair on your retriever’s muzzle now a lovely shade of gray? If so, it’s likely that some medical issues have accompanied your pet’s aging process. Examples include: Osteoarthritis Heart… Read More
Posted on August 2, 2015
When is Panting Abnormal?
When we observe a dog who is panting, we tend to take it for granted because this behavior is so darned normal. But, is it always normal? While most panting occurs as a means of counteracting overheating (the… Read More
Posted on November 3, 2014
Caring for Our Pets and Ourselves at the End of Their Lives
If ever you’ve lost a beloved pet, or you are close to losing one, I think this piece will resonate with you. My friend, Susan Shannon, who lives and works in California, is the author. She is an… Read More
Posted on August 17, 2014
Canine Bladder Infections: Part III
Part I of this series provided you with information about causes and symptoms of bladder infections. Part II addressed how to diagnose this common canine malady. This segment will discuss management of this disease. Those of you who… Read More
Posted on August 3, 2014
Canine Bladder Infections: Part II
In the first article of this series you were introduced to the causes of canine bladder infections and their associated symptoms. This article will help you understand how canine bladder infections are accurately diagnosed. The process always begins… Read More
Posted on July 27, 2014
Canine Bladder Infections: Part I
If you’ve lived your life with dogs, chances are you’ve cared for one with a bladder infection. The normal urinary bladder is sterile, meaning devoid of bacteria. Infection occurs when bacteria find their way into the bladder and… Read More
Posted on July 13, 2014
Sudden Acquired Retinal Degeneration Syndrome (SARDS)
Over the years I’ve developed a top ten list of my most despised diseases. Those that make it to this list tend to be diseases that are untreatable, leaving me helpless to help my patient. Such is the… Read More
Posted on May 25, 2014
Got a Fever?
Just like us, dogs and cats can spike fevers in response to infectious diseases, inflammatory disorders, and heatstroke. How can you tell if your pet’s temperature is on the rise? The notion that a hot, dry nose is… Read More
Posted on March 9, 2014
What Would You Do?
I recently came across a paper titled “Internet users’ perception of importance of clinical signs commonly seen in old animals with age-related diseases”. The study concluded that many people have difficulty accurately assessing the importance of their pets’… Read More
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