Tagged With Senior Care

Burmese cat sniffing a pile of raw shrimp on a kitchen counter

Can Cats Have Raw Shrimp? A Vet Answers

16 May 2024

Hazards of giving cats uncooked shrimp, such as bacteria, stomach upset, and the potential for swallowing shells and tails.

Concerned-looking Poodle sitting on a patterned rug, one hind leg raised as if attempting to scratch or rub its rear end

Why Do Dogs Rub Their Butts on Carpets? Causes Explained

16 May 2024

Causes of dog scooting, such as problems with the anal glands, parasites, and dietary issues.

Curious Labrador retriever puppy with a chocolate brown coat taking its first steps on a soft carpeted floor, its tail wagging excitedly as it explores its surroundings

How Long Does It Take for Puppies to Walk? The Phases of Puppy Mobility Development

16 May 2024

Puppies typically begin to walk at 2-4 weeks as their leg muscles grow stronger, and most are walking well by 3-4 weeks.

Worried Labrador Retriever owner gently examining a patch of red, blistered skin on their dog's back in a veterinary clinic setting

Can Dogs Get Shingles? Viral Transmission and Skin Issues

16 May 2024

While dogs can't get shingles, they can get skin and nerve damage from the varicella-zoster virus.

Longhaired calico cat pacing on a cat tower, with a swishing tail and dilated pupils, indicating it is in a state of estrus

How Often Do Cats Go Into Heat? Understanding Feline Estrus Cycles

16 May 2024

Cats go into heat every 2-3 weeks, and symptoms include increased vocalization and activity. Spaying will stop future heats and other reproductive health problems.

Small, mixed-breed dog resting on a pet cushion, facing away from the owner's bed in the background

Why Your Dog Suddenly Prefers to Sleep Alone? Understanding the Change

16 May 2024

Causes of a dog suddenly not wanting to sleep in your bed, such as separation anxiety, aging, and health problems.

Labrador Retriever with a worried expression, its chest and abdomen X-rayed to show the outline of heartworms

How to Tell If Your Dog Has Heartworms: What to Look For

16 May 2024

Typical signs of heartworm disease in dogs are a persistent cough, lethargy, loss of appetite, and difficulty breathing, which occurs as the worms disrupt the function of the heart and lungs.

Persian cat with a grey coat sitting next to an overflowing litter box, with a concerned expression on its face

How Often Do Cats Pee? Understanding Feline Urination Frequency

14 May 2024

Things that impact how much cats urinate, like age, wellness, what they're eating, stress, and personal habits that may indicate urinary issues.

An elderly pug with a wrinkled face walking unsteadily in a continuous loop on a hardwood floor, indicating neurological or cognitive issues as it nears the end of its life.

Why Do Dogs Circle Before They Die? What End-of-Life Behavior Means

14 May 2024

Dogs may walk in circles before dying as a result of neurological disorders, cognitive dysfunction, or vestibular diseases that lead to confusion and dizziness.

Older Labrador Retriever walking on a dog-specific treadmill with a determined expression

How to Strengthen Hind Legs in Older Dogs: Workouts and More

14 May 2024

Workouts, vitamins, and tools to help improve your senior dog's back legs and keep them happy and healthy.

Small pug dog tilting its head as its owner measures turmeric powder into the dog's food bowl

Turmeric for Dogs: How Much to Give

12 May 2024

This article discusses the ideal amount of turmeric to give your dog, the ways it may help your pet, and why it's so important to talk to your vet before giving your dog turmeric.

Owner gently wiping a tabby cat's bottom with a damp cloth to clean and groom it

Why Does My Cat Smell Like Poop? Causes and Solutions

11 May 2024

Reasons why your cat's poop might smell, such as their diet, health problems, grooming, and how often you clean the litter box, and ways to help with the smell.