Blog: Senior Pet Care
The Geriatric Dog: Urinary Incontinence
When I was younger and before I was in the veterinary field my dog Bella, who was roughly nine years old, developed a urinary incontinence. I remember her having accidents around the house.
Living with a Senior Cat
There is no one specific age that classifies a cat as a senior. Like humans, some cats age faster than others. There are 3 categories for older cats: Mature or Middle aged: 7-10 years (44-56 years for humans) Senior: 11/14 years (60-72 years for humans) Geriatric: 15+ years (76+ years for humans) With...
Senior Pet Health
When examining aging animals, it is not uncommon to hear statements like “Yeah, he’s slowing down. He is getting old, so I’m not worried.” The truth that many people don’t realize is that age, in and of its self, should not cause your furry family members to “slow down”. Diseases...
The Aging Pet by Jodi Nantais, RVT
Let me introduce my Shelby girl, she is 14yrs old and has been with me for the last 13yrs. I obtained her from a shelter in Kingston where I was attending tech school. I still remember thinking why would such a young and beautiful dog be in need of a...
