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 Know When Your Dog or Cat Needs More Quality of Life
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Know When Your Dog or Cat Needs More Quality of Life

As dogs and cats age, changes in comfort, appetite, mobility, grooming, behavior, and daily routine can become harder to interpret. Some slowing down is part of aging, but chronic pain, illness, weakness, and decline in quality of life are not things to ignore. Dr. Roger Hart at Bushnell Animal Clinic explains how to evaluate quality of life in senior pets, what warning signs to watch for, and when it may be time for more medical support or difficult decisions.

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Understanding Arthritis in Older Dogs: Signs and Treatments
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Understanding Arthritis in Older Dogs: Signs and Treatments

Arthritis is one of the most common reasons older dogs slow down. Many senior dogs with arthritis do not cry out or show dramatic lameness at first. Instead, owners may notice stiffness after rest, slower rising, trouble with stairs, limping, or less interest in walks and play. Dr. Roger Hart at Bushnell Animal Clinic explains the signs of arthritis in older dogs, available treatment options, and when a dog should be evaluated.

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Understanding Why Your Senior Cat Is Not Eating
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Understanding Why Your Senior Cat Is Not Eating

When a senior cat stops eating or begins eating less, it should never be dismissed as just old age. Older cats may lose appetite because of kidney disease, hyperthyroidism, dental disease, nausea, cancer, digestive disease, pain, or other chronic illness. Dr. Roger Hart at Bushnell Animal Clinic explains the common reasons senior cats stop eating, what signs to watch for, and when veterinary evaluation is important.

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Why Is My Senior Dog Not Eating?   When to Worry.
Cancer & Chronic Illness Roger Hart Cancer & Chronic Illness Roger Hart

Why Is My Senior Dog Not Eating? When to Worry.

When a senior dog stops eating or begins eating less, it should never be dismissed as just old age. Older dogs may lose appetite because of dental disease, kidney disease, pain, nausea, cancer, digestive disease, medication effects, or other chronic illness. Dr. Roger Hart at Bushnell Animal Clinic explains the common reasons senior dogs stop eating, what signs to watch for, and when veterinary evaluation is important.

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Senior Cat Weight Loss: Common Causes and When to Worry
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Senior Cat Weight Loss: Common Causes and When to Worry

Weight loss in an older cat should never be ignored. While many owners assume a senior cat is simply getting thinner with age, unplanned weight loss often points to an underlying medical problem such as kidney disease, hyperthyroidism, dental pain, cancer, intestinal disease, or chronic inflammation. Dr. Roger Hart at Bushnell Animal Clinic explains the common causes of weight loss in senior cats and when veterinary evaluation is important.

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