Your pet pooch has been a beloved member of your family for years. As your dog ages, there are different things you need to do to keep him happy and healthy. By partnering with your veterinarian and following these helpful hints, you can ensure that your dog's later years are full of smiles and tail-wagging good times.
Consider Mobility Aids
Just as humans need extra help getting around the house, so do older dogs.
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Hepatic lipidosis is a severe and life-threatening liver disease present in cats that can quickly lead to liver failure. The disease, also known as fatty liver disease, often stems from a form of anorexia that can lead your cat's liver to eventually stop working. That's why it's important to be familiar with the symptoms of this disease and what treatment options are available. Here's what you need to know about hepatic lipidosis.
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Cats love rubbing their heads against your leg, your hands, and the bodies of other cats. This is a way of marking their territory and showing affection. There are scent glands in the heads that release pheromones when rubbed against a person or surface, so any other cat that walks by knows that the rubbed item has been claimed.
Frequent head rubbing is normal in cats and is usually no reason for concern.
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No one wants to deal with the possibility that their beloved pet will require an emergency trip to the vet. However, it is important to know what to expect should a situation ever arise that can't wait for a regular appointment.
Finding an emergency clinic
Some vet clinics are set up to offer emergency services only after regular hours. Others maintain an emergency facility status at all times and do not really deal in regular vet visits.
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