Blog: senior pet
Cat of the Month; Steve
Hi! My name is Steve. The staff here at Baxter Animal Hospital take care of me on a daily basis. They say I am a senior boy. I guess that means I am past the 7-year mark where changes are more likely to happen. Just because I am 11 yrs…
Senior Pets and Arthritis
As our dogs and cats age, they begin to develop arthritis just as us humans do. Most cats generally develop arthritis after the age of 8 to 10 years.
Owning a Senior Pet
Well it is that time of the year and we are promoting senior wellness testing for our senior patients. I thought I would share with you how it feels to own a senior pet, I have a 12 year old golden retriever named Gidget, she has been with me…
Urinary Incontinence in Senior Dogs
Loss of house training in senior dogs occurs in 20% of our dog population. Incontinence comes in different forms. Some owners will find their dog “leaks” urine on their bed or on the floor when they are resting. Some owners will notice the dog just can’t hold their bladder…
