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In my clinic, I see dogs suffering from diarrhea on a daily basis; some have no other signs of illness, and others are clearly very sick. In this article, we will discuss 6 things to […]

Choosing the right time to euthanize a dog because of kidney failure is without a doubt the hardest decision any owner will have to make. As a veterinarian, I often have to talk through these […]

Making the decision to euthanize a dog with hemangioscarcoma / spleen tumors can be challenging. It’s a decision that I had to grapple with recently with the owner of Rusty, a 12-year-old black Labrador retriever, […]

Just as with people, there are many illnesses and consequences of aging that can affect our geriatric dogs. While it is important to note changes or problems in dogs of any age, it is even […]

Diabetes mellitus can be a challenging condition for owners to manage. The need for daily insulin injections and special diets is not only time consuming but also leaves a lot of room for error. To […]

Cats that are above 11 years of age are considered elderly or senior cats. With aging, certain physiological and behavioral changes occur in a cat which may result in making them vulnerable to certain diseases. […]

An old dog or a senior dog pooping inside the house isn’t fun for anyone; it creates a nasty mess for owners to clean up and leaves your dog feeling ashamed and embarrassed. No one […]

As dogs age, their behaviors often change. If your elderly dog stops barking, it’s crucial to assess the situation: while it might be simply that your dog is no longer interested in barking, it could […]