Dr. Charles with one of his senior patients, Gretel. How to Help Pets Stay Happy & Healthy as They Age Pets are living longer now than they ever have before due to advanced veterinary care. But just like people, they slow down and are more likely to have health issues as they
Osteoarthritis or degenerative joint disease (DJD), is a common diagnosis in dogs but also occurs quite frequently in cats. It is more common in senior pets, but can be seen in younger pets, especially if there is a history of injury or joint dysplasia. Osteoarthritis is a term describing a syndrome that leads to
“Everything I know, I learned from dogs”. -Nora Roberts Did you know that pets age at a different rate than humans? Calculating exactly when a pet enters their senior years can be tricky. In general, experts consider the age of 7 as the threshold into the senior years. However, large dog
An outbreak of canine influenza (CIV) in North Carolina has been confirmed by the NC Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. As of July 16, 2015, a total of 3 confirmed cases of canine influenza had been reported to the Department, with an additional 200+ presumptive cases of the disease being treated by veterinarians in
Last Updated On October 23, 2020 If you have never paid the humble dog harness much attention before, you might be missing out. Harnesses often bring to mind badly-behaved dogs, but the truth is that this little piece of equipment can become a great training tool. Do you have a dog
