Wet vs. Dry Food for Senior Pets: What Changes as Dogs and Cats Age
Food can become a surprisingly different subject once a dog or cat reaches the senior years.
Why Play Still Matters for Senior Dogs and Cats
Aging changes the way many dogs and cats play, but it does not erase the need for play. The ten-year-old cat who once launched herself across the room may now prefer to bat at a toy from a rug.
Managing Canine and Feline Arthritis: Building a Pain Plan That Works at Home
Arthritis rarely announces itself with one dramatic symptom.
Handling Nighttime Restlessness and Pacing
Nighttime pacing can change the rhythm of an entire household. A dog who once slept soundly may begin walking from room to room, standing beside the bed, panting, asking to go outside repeatedly, or settling for only a few minutes before getting up again.
Sewing Washable Pet Diapers and Belly Bands
A washable pet diaper can look like a simple sewing project until you try to make one that actually stays on, absorbs what it needs to absorb, does not rub the skin, and still lets a dog or cat move normally.
Effective Scratching Post Training: A Step-by-Step Guide
A scratching post can look perfect to us and still be completely uninteresting to a cat.
The Truth About Kidney Disease Management: Hydration, Phosphorus, Food, and Home Fluids
Chronic kidney disease can turn ordinary parts of pet care into things you suddenly watch closely.
When Pets Need Oxygen Treatment: How Supplemental Oxygen Helps Dogs and Cats Breathe
The first oxygen chamber we ever put together at home was for Paws. At that point, our purpose was comfort during his final care.
Caring for the Caregiver: Managing Compassion Fatigue During Pet Hospice Care
Pet hospice care can slowly take over the shape of an entire day.
Multiple Cats and Multiple Dogs Can Live Together Under One Roof
A home with several cats and several dogs can look complicated from the outside.
Before You Adopt a Senior Rescue: The Costs, Care, and Daily Realities Worth Planning For
Adopting a senior dog or cat can be one of the most rewarding choices a person makes, but it should be made with open eyes.
The Benefits of Transitioning to Raised Bowls for Water and Food
A food or water bowl on the floor seems like one of the simplest parts of pet care, but the height of that bowl can matter more as a dog or cat gets older.