Pet Health

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  Arthritis in Elderly Pets

  Signs of Arthritis in Elderly Pets Favoring a limb Difficulty standing or sitting Sleeping more Seeming to have stiff or sore joints Hesitancy to jump, run or climb Weight gain…

  June 2, 2021

• Itchy Pets and Constant Licking in Elderly Pets

  Many dogs and cats lick and scratch as result of itching (also called pruritis). The most common cause of itching is allergies, skin disease, dry skin, external parasites, infections and…

  June 30, 2019

• Does Cataracts Equal Blindness in Pets?

  Many people think that when a dog or cat develops cataracts, it means the pet may go blind. In many cases, it is true, cataracts can lead to blindness in…

  May 14, 2019

• Is the Anti-Vaccine Movement Hurting Pets?

  Vaccines are health products that trigger protective immune responses in pets and prepare them to fight future infections from disease-causing agents. Vaccines can lessen the severity of future diseases and…

  April 30, 2019

• Diabetes in Older Pets

  Diabetes is more common in older pets, but it can also occur in younger or pregnant pets. The disease is more manageable if it is detected early and managed with…

  April 22, 2019