It is undeniable that pets are living longer than ever. The average life expectancy of a dog is now 11 years and of a cat, a remarkable 14 years. As…
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Hyperthyroidism: 1 in 10 Cats Have It. Does yours?! As cats age, there are several conditions that they commonly develop. Of these, hyperthyroidism is one of the most prevalent. In…
As pet parents we are often faced with pets aging faster than we do. With this comes the natural process of disease and deterioration of the body. Part of reaching...
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Many pet owners have experienced (or will experience) the stress of discovering an unidentified lump or bump on their pet. You may have already done so. Often, it’s a completely…
Both pets and humans nearing the end of their lives may experience suffering and/or pain but they are not equivalent conditions. In this post we will examine the difference between...
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The holiday season is a difficult time of year when there is a family member no longer there. Memories come back from the previous holidays and all the time spent...
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Our pets are sensitive members of the family. They have an intuition about sickness and illnesses, often sensing when changes are happening. Though they are unable to communicate by talking…
Grief Support: 5 Things to Help You Heal That we experience loss is an inevitability. Part of the beauty and mystery of life is that it does, ultimately, come to...
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Difficulty Getting Up You may have noticed the sound of your your dog's nails on the concrete when you are out for a walk, and then starting to get up...
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Senior Pet Hospice – What is it? Ageing is an unavoidable part of life for all of us. It can be especially difficult when our pets get older and begin...
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