Articles On:pets

March 12, 2024

Home Ideas for Pets: Functional and Attractive

Our furry friends come with an abundance of supplies, from beds and toys to food ...

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A cat perched on a pretty bench with decorative items. Used in article on functional and attractive home ideas for pets
February 6, 2024

5 Ways to Honor Your Pet After They Pass

The death of a beloved pet leaves a gaping hole in our heart, and dealing ...

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A sunset photoshopped to look like a pet's paw, by Brett Critchley. Article on how to honor your pet after their death
December 27, 2023

Helping a Dog Adjust to Hearing Loss

Even pets depend on their senses to experience the world, and owners want to ensure ...

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A sad old border collie lying on a red rug. By Jenny Hitesman. For article, Helping a Pet Adjust to Hearing Loss
January 25, 2023

Seniors and Pets: Not Always a Perfect Pairing

While getting a pet can seem like a wonderful way to provide companionship for an ...

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extended family at a picnic with a dog, image from Wavebreakmedia. Seniors and pets aren’t always a perfect pairing. A dog-loving Seniors Guide writer tells why she and her husband decided not to get a dog.
January 9, 2023

Pet Ownership for Seniors

Furry friends appeal to people of all ages, but pet ownership for seniors offers benefits ...

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Senior man with a dog and a cat in his lap. Photo by Jevtic. Pet ownership for seniors offers benefits specific to older adults’ needs. We look at the benefits and the responsibilities of owning a pet.
December 14, 2022

Robot Pets for Seniors

Some unexpected companions have brought joy, companionship, and socialization opportunities to older adults. Hannah Critchfield ...

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Jack Rickert, a 96-year-old resident of The Fountains at Boca Ciega Bay, pats Irish, a robotic dog, on Sept. 21, 2022, in St. Petersburg. Several residents of the retirement community have the interactive pets which can bark, purr, turn their heads, roll over and more. (Angelica Edwards/Tampa Bay Times/TNS) For article on robot pets for seniors.
December 9, 2022

Gifts for Healthy Pets and Their Owners

If you have a pet owner on your holiday gift list – or perhaps your ...

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October 28, 2022

‘My Sweet Cat Has Become Aggressive!”

When a calm adult cat suddenly becomes an aggressive cat, that’s a problem! Pet expert ...

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When a calm adult cat suddenly becomes an aggressive cat, that’s a problem! Pet expert Cathy M. Rosenthal says a visit to the vet is needed.
September 9, 2022

Senior Woman’s Dog Who Pulls Causes Injuries

This senior woman loves her 20-pound dog but fears her sons may take it away ...

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Jack Russell pulling on the leash. Photo by InsideStudio Dreamstime. This senior has experienced injuries walking her Cairn Terrier. "My Pet World" offers suggestions on managing a dog who pulls excessively.
September 2, 2022

Ask Cathy: Is Separating Cats Harmful?

A cat owner fears he won’t be able to take both of his cats when ...

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two kittens kissing Photodeti Dreamstime. Pets advisor Cathy M. Rosenthal offers advice on separating cats to an owner of two cats who may need to give one up.