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Surgery Day, Stress Day

My ten years old Siamese cat, Zeke, was recently seen by Dr. MacKay because he had a lump on his leg.

Everything You Need to Know About Osteoarthritis

It’s senior focus month and I think the topic of Osteoarthritis (also known as degenerative joint disease), should be discussed since, although it can affect any breed of dog, senior dogs are at a higher risk. This is a progressive and permanent deterioration of the cartilage that surrounds their joints- causing a chronic inflammation.

Tips For Caring For Senior Pets

As each year goes by, our furry family friends continue to age. They begin as our small, loving, guardians who bring joy to each day, and as they age we begin to see changes.

When is it Time to Say Goodbye to Your Pet?

You come home from a long day of work to find your typically lively, but senior retriever has barely moved from his bed. He looks to you with sad eyes, a look you envision may say ‘Sorry friend, I’m just far too tired.” Perhaps it has been days, maybe even weeks since this scene began […]

My Life with Senior Cats

Living with senior cats has its challenges but is very rewarding. In my house right now are; two eighteen-year-olds, a thirteen-year-old, an eight-year-old and a six-year-old. We had a delicate balance of just three up until ten weeks ago when my parent’s cats joined our family.

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