For years, an older feral cat may have lived in the same neighborhood, appearing at familiar feeding stations, sleeping beneath porches, and keeping a cautious distance from the people who provide food.
The living room looks wonderful after a little rearranging. The sofa has a better view of the television, the chairs make the room feel more open, and that old coffee table finally has a new home.
Lethargy is one of those symptoms that can be easy to explain away, especially in a middle-aged or senior dog.
There is a particular kind of silence that settles into a home after one animal in a bonded pair dies.
One day your dog walks confidently through the house, jumps onto a favorite bed, and heads straight for the water bowl.
A child may look at an older dog sleeping on the rug or a gray-faced cat curled on the sofa and see the same familiar companion they have always known.
Nighttime can change as a dog or cat gets older.
Hardwood floors can be beautiful, durable, and easy to clean, but they can become a daily obstacle for a dog or cat with arthritis.
Arthritis has a way of changing ordinary parts of a pet’s day. Getting up after a nap can take longer. A favorite chair may suddenly look too high.
A senior dog or cat can look surprisingly different after one bad slip.
Coconut oil has become one of those household products that seems to acquire a new pet-care claim every few years.
A cat that has always kept a smooth, tidy coat can begin to look a little different as arthritis develops.
