Senior cats: ‘forever chemicals’ in the blood weren’t tied to hormone disease
PFAS showed up in nearly all of 84 cats and 179 dogs, yet none was tied to hormone disease once age was counted. Good news for your senior cat, and an easy…
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A probiotic after a cleaning boosted dental health in dogs
Dogs given a probiotic for 56 days after a dental procedure had less gum bleeding, plaque and tartar than dogs without it. Keep brushing, and know a helpful extra exists.
A new renal food may help with kidney disease in cats
A kidney food with a special fat gave cats with kidney disease more fuel for their kidneys and fewer inflammation signals in their blood. Here is what it means for your cat.
Kidney disease in cats: most cats accepted the renal diet in a home trial
In a home trial, owners rated the wet renal diet a hit with about 7 in 10 cats. If your vet ever prescribes one, you can start with confidence.
Newer kidney tests spot early changes in senior dogs that look healthy
Newer kidney tests, mainly cystatin C, found early changes in healthy-looking senior dogs whose standard blood work was normal. Ask your vet about a yearly senior check.
Senior cats after radioiodine do well when regular blood tests catch a low thyroid
A study of 1,344 cats found most keep normal thyroid function after radioiodine, and cats with a low thyroid live about as long as the rest when it is treated. Regular blood…
Dental health in dogs: gum surgery kept 93% of severely damaged teeth
A regenerative gum surgery kept 93% of treated teeth in dogs with severe gum disease. Tonight, a two-minute look at your dog's gums is a good first step.
A shot every three months helps cats move better, a win for arthritis in pets
In a trial of 307 older cats, a shot given every three months eased arthritis pain far more often than a placebo. Watching how your cat jumps is a good first step.
New hope for arthritis in pets: cats moved better after donor cell infusions
In a trial of 35 cats, owners rated treatment a success for up to 83% of cats given donor cells, versus 36.4% on placebo. A low step can help your cat today.
What to watch in senior dogs: touch sensitivity, crying and how they move
A survey of owners of 789 dogs aged 8 or older found that flinching at touch, crying for no clear reason and moving less easily went along with how owners rated their…
Kidney disease in cats: why caring for them wears owners out, and what helps
In a survey of 339 cat owners, 46% felt a heavy load caring for a cat with kidney disease. Those who felt backed by their vet team felt it less.
Size matters for senior dogs, but 72 everyday factors also tracked with lifespan
A study of 41,047 dogs found small dogs live longest. It also found 72 everyday factors linked to survival, and you can act on those areas with your own dog.
Subtle balance changes in senior dogs are common and easy to watch for at home
A Cornell study of 277 dogs found that about one in four had a subtle paw-sense problem their owners hadn't noticed, and it grew more common with age. Watching your dog walk…