Tagged With Senior Care

A British Shorthair kitten carefully stepping into a litter box filled with clumping cat litter

How Often Do Kittens Pee? Potty Training Guide for New Owners

15 June 2024

How much cats urinate and the impact of good litter box habits on their well-being.

Close-up portrait of an elderly Dalmatian dog with a concerned expression, highlighting its deafness

How to Tell If Your Dog Is Deaf and How to Help a Deaf Dog: Key Signs and Care Tips

13 June 2024

This article discusses how to tell if your dog is deaf, including typical signs, reasons for deafness, and why it's important to see a vet.

Golden Retriever standing up and stretching its front legs out, with a relaxed, content expression

Why Do Dogs Stretch So Much? Exploring the Reasons

13 June 2024

Some of the many reasons dogs tend to stretch a lot are to help with muscle tension, to get their blood flowing, and to communicate how they're feeling through different types of stretches.

Brown and white Collie dog baring teeth and guarding its food bowl with a defensive, aggressive expression

How to Stop Food Aggression in Dogs: A Research-Backed Guide

12 June 2024

Evidence-based methods to address food aggression in dogs, such as socialization, positive reinforcement, desensitization, and ways to manage the issue in a multi-dog household.

Mixed-breed dog with a swollen front paw limping on a sidewalk

Lameness in Dogs: Why Is Your Dog Limping?

12 June 2024

Causes, diagnosis, and treatment options for dog limping, including common orthopedic problems and the importance of early veterinary care.

A tabby cat with large, attentive ears listening intently to something off-screen

How Well Can Cats Hear? Their Hearing Range

12 June 2024

Cats can detect noises from up to 1,200 meters away because of their unique ear structure and broad frequency range.

Close-up of a Persian cat's concerned, wide-eyed expression after its whiskers have been trimmed

Why Cutting a Cat's Whiskers Is Harmful: The Risks and Consequences

11 June 2024

Cutting off a cat's whiskers can lead to disorientation and confusion because whiskers help cats understand the space around them and move through it.

Maine Coon cat sniffing a California roll on a plate, with the owner's hand reaching to pull the sushi away

Can Cats Eat Sushi? Here's What the Studies Say

11 June 2024

Hazards of uncooked fish in sushi for cats, although cooked fish and shellfish can be healthy snacks if they are cooked correctly.

A friendly-looking golden retriever with a thick, shiny coat lying on a carpeted floor, with its owner's hand gently resting on its abdomen

Does My Dog Have an Appendix? What It Does in Different Mammals

10 June 2024

The dog's appendix is actually useful, aiding in digestion and the immune system, which is very different from the human appendix.

Close-up of a pug's face looking up as its owner holds a cotton swab near its ear, with a Bactine bottle in the background

Can You Put Bactine on Dogs? What the Science Says

10 June 2024

Bactine for dogs: Uses, potential side effects, and other options for wound care.

Orange cat with a rosette coat pattern nuzzling the face of a relaxed person, demonstrating the close relationship between an emotional support animal and its owner

Can Cats Be Emotional Support Animals? The Science of Emotional Support Cats

10 June 2024

Cats are one of the animals that can be registered as an emotional support animal, which is an animal that helps people with mental or emotional conditions.

Elderly, pale white goldfish with a long, flowing tail resting on the bottom of a tank with dark gravel and live plants

Why Is My Goldfish Turning White? Exploring the Causes

9 June 2024

Reasons why goldfish might turn white are bad water conditions, low-quality food, stress, old age, and genetic defects.