Watching your once-athletic companion hesitate at the edge of the hallway or struggle to stand up on your hardwood floors can be heartbreaking. You might notice them “revving their engines” to get traction or see their back legs slowly slide outward while they eat. In a city like Atlanta, where beautiful historic hardwoods and sleek […]
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It is 2:13 AM. The rest of your Atlanta neighborhood is fast asleep, but inside your home, the house is active. Perhaps your thirteen-year-old Golden Retriever is pacing the hallway, panting slightly, or your senior cat is staring blankly at a corner of the living room, vocalizing in a way that sounds heartbroken. Seeing a
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There is a specific moment that tugs at every dog owner’s heart. It might happen at the back of the SUV, or at the bottom of the front porch stairs. You open the door or pat your leg, expecting your enthusiastic pup to bound up like they always have. Instead, you get a look of
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As with all seniors, human or animal, aging brings frailties; issues such as arthritis, muscle weakness, inflammatory conditions, poorer breathing, and a reduced ability to fight off infections. Older dogs also have trouble regulating their temperature, or have heart issues, both of which can contribute to poor circulation and trouble with cold weather. How can
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Have you considered that your graying dog needs you more than ever as he ages? His vision is not what it used to be, nor is his hearing. He can’t run or defend himself well anymore. He needs someone who will look out for him. His old bones may hurt. He may have arthritis or
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How old is your cat in human years? The Old Farmer’s Almanac calculator may surprise you. Thanks to improved diets and medical technology, cats who used to be considered old at age 8 can now live as long as 20+ years. The best way to improve your cat’s chances of living long is to catch
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Old age carries a lot of health complications for cats. As a senior cat’s body is fighting to maintain equilibrium, the stress of cold, wet winter weather makes it more difficult to bear. Cats tend to lose a lot of weight and muscle mass as they become older. They are unable to be as active,
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Your senior dog may not be so frisky anymore, but she still needs a little exercise to keep her joints flexible and muscles toned. Taking her to the park or a dog park will also renew her sense of adventure, and help to sharpen cognitive skills. However, there are some things to take into account
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There are many opinions on whether cats, especially senior ones, really like watching TV. Countless YouTube videos show cats engrossed in the TV and reacting to it. Dogs vs. Cats When it Comes to Watching TV It’s important to note that felines and canines generally act differently around the TV. Unlike dogs, cats often actually
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Some dogs adore the television. For example, a now-departed cocker spaniel named Pepper adored watching “Barney and Friends” so much that his family sang the infamous “I Love You, You Love Me” song as he passed away in his human mother’s arms. Another now-departed cocker spaniel, this one named Dudley, ran to the television screen
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