Articles On:taking care of pets

July 15, 2024

Why Dogs Are Good for Your Health

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: We’re thinking about getting a dog. We know they’re great companions, and ...

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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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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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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.
August 26, 2022

Adopting a Senior Dog: A Perfect Match for Seniors

For senior adults, adopting a senior dog may be the perfect match, writes dog lover ...

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older woman with a cute, big-earred, hound-like senior dog. Photo by Pojoslaw, Dreamstime. For senior adults, adopting a senior dog may be the perfect match. A look at the upsides and downsides of adopting older pets from a shelter.
August 5, 2022

Dog DNA Kits: Why the Hype?

DNA testing for people has become increasingly popular for finding distant relatives and understanding health ...

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man with his dog at home. Photo by Monkey Business Images, Dreamstime. Increasingly, people are using dog DNA kits. We provide an overview and examine benefits, from knowing breed tendencies to managing health.
June 13, 2022

Summertime Pet Safety Tips

Summer means extra time outdoors. Sunny months provide a perfect opportunity for bonding with pets, ...

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dog in goggles by a pool photo by Anke Van Wyk Dreamstime. Heat, seasonal pests, and travel pose dangers for dogs, cats, and other pets. Follow these summertime pet safety tips for a safe, fun summer.
June 7, 2022

Moving Long Distance with Pets

Moving to a retirement home often involves uprooting dogs and cats and other pets as ...

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dog and cat in airport photo by Taniawild Dreamstime. Tips for moving long distance with pets are useful for anyone moving, downsizing, or transitioning to a retirement home, taking dogs or cats.
March 28, 2022

Older Cats and Feline Cognitive Dysfunction

Just like people, cats experience age-related physical changes and have special needs. According to an ...

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Red Tabby Photo By Primaveraar Dreamstime. For article, Odd behavior in older cats signal feline cognitive dysfunction (FCD). If you have a senior cat, know the signs and let your vet help.