Tagged With Senior Care

Portrait of a male betta fish with iridescent fins resting in a freshwater aquarium surrounded by plants

Why Did My Betta Fish Die? Top Causes and Prevention Tips

6 June 2024

Betta fish die for a number of reasons, from water conditions to tank size, disease, and care needs that will help them live long, healthy lives.

A Pug with a wrinkly face and curly tail being guided on a leash by its owner down a paved path in a suburban neighborhood

How to Walk a Dog With Luxating Patella: Essential Guidelines

6 June 2024

How to exercise dogs that have luxating patella and how to live with the condition.

Labrador Retriever sniffing a plate of homemade meatballs on a kitchen table

Can Dogs Eat Meatballs? Risks and Safe Portions

5 June 2024

Plain, homemade meatballs are generally safe for dogs to eat in small amounts, but there are a lot of ingredients in some meatball recipes that are toxic to dogs.

Portrait of an elderly betta fish with a mottled white and blue body floating peacefully in a well-planted aquarium

Why Is My Betta Fish Turning White? Potential Causes Explained

5 June 2024

Reasons and fixes for why your betta fish might be turning white, such as poor water quality, diet, old age, sickness, and how to help your fish gain its color back.

Siamese cat with a chiseled face and lithe build sitting upright on a white table, appearing to overgroom with patches of fur pulled out

Why Is My Cat Overgrooming? Reasons and Remedies

5 June 2024

Potential causes of overgrooming and hair pulling in cats, such as medical problems, allergies, stress, and behavioral disorders.

Veterinarian gently palpating the lymph nodes of a Labrador retriever in a veterinary examination room

Where Are a Dog's Lymph Nodes Located? A Detailed Overview

4 June 2024

Where are dogs' lymph nodes and why is it important to check them often for any signs of potential health problems.

Muscular German Shepherd Dog with defined abdominal muscles standing in a grassy outdoor environment

Can Dogs Get Abs? A Look at Canine Core Anatomy and Fitness

4 June 2024

While dogs don't have a six-pack like humans, their abs are still important for their overall well-being and ability to move.

Sleek, short-coated Siamese cat resting on a plush chair with a calm, regal expression

The Oldest Cat Breeds: Genetics and Lifestyle Factors

4 June 2024

The Siamese is one of the longest-living cat breeds, living on average between 12 and 20 years.

Labrador Retriever watching a human place a bowl of cow hooves on a wood kitchen table

Can Dogs Have Cow Hooves? The Risks and Benefits

3 June 2024

Looking at whether cow hooves are safe for dogs, including their impact on dental health and the risk of choking.

Medium-sized dog with a spotted coat standing next to a bowl of lean meat, vegetables, and omega-3 supplements

Lyme Disease in Dogs: The Best Diet and Supplements for Recovery

2 June 2024

Nutritional guidelines for dogs that have Lyme disease, such as low-fat meats, foods that fight inflammation, and supplements that help with healing and lowering inflammation.

A sleepy, dehydrated-looking Siamese kitten curled up on a veterinary examination table with a slightly distended belly

What to Feed a Kitten with Diarrhea: Vet-Approved Tips

31 May 2024

This article discusses the best ways to treat diarrhea in kittens, including dietary changes, probiotics, and when to seek medical care.

Lepto Vaccine for Dogs: What You Need to Know

31 May 2024

The lepto vaccine guards against leptospirosis, a bacterial disease that can be transmitted to people and can be deadly to dogs.