Senior

Puppy and senior dog Dog Checkups & Preventive Care
How Old is Your Dog in People Years?
Beginning at around age 7, many dogs enter their senior years. At this stage, dogs often begin to develop diseases common to their senior-human counterparts.
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Dog limping Dog Diseases & Conditions A-Z
5 Ways To Ease Pet Arthritis (Part I)

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Sad looking white mutt End-of-Life Support & Grieving Dogs
When Is The Right Time To Say Goodbye?
When is the right time? How do we really know? Is he suffering? Uncomfortable? In pain? The truth is, we often don’t really know—and, unfortunately, we can’t ask him.
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small dogs big dogs Dog Checkups & Preventive Care
Do Small Dogs Live Longer?
Why do small dogs tend to live longer than larger dogs?
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Ease Pet Arthritis Dog Diseases & Conditions A-Z
5 More Ways To Ease Pet Arthritis (Part II)
Arthritis can be miserable for cats and dogs, but fortunately there are ways to ease the pain, including pain meds, surgery, and more.
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Canine arthritis can be debilitating if left untreated Dog Diseases & Conditions A-Z
Does Your Pet Have Arthritis?

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What Is Quality of Life For Pets? End-of-Life Support & Grieving Dogs
What Is Quality of Life For Pets?
Dr. Phil Zeltzman discusses what, exactly, constitutes quality of life for pets. 
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Five Tests Every New Pet Should Have New-Cat Checklists
Five Tests Every New Pet Should Have
Getting a new pet is a big deal and everyone knows it’s important to get off to a good start. So besides buying supplies and making your home pet-safe, what else should you be doing if you’re adding a new, furry, four-legged member to the family? As a veterinarian, it’s a question I’m often asked by prospective pet parents.
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Age Does Not Have to Stand in the Way of Treatment Dog Checkups & Preventive Care
Age Does Not Have to Stand in the Way of Treatment
If you think age is any reason to avoid treatment for your pet, think again. Click here to learn what a "functional age" is.
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Arthritis and Cold Weather: Treating Degenerative Joint Disease in Winter Dog Diseases & Conditions A-Z
Arthritis and Cold Weather: Treating Degenerative Joint Disease in Winter
Has the winter cold slowed down your dog? Don't miss this blog. DJD is a type of arthritis. Learn the symptoms and how it may get worse.
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