Changes in comfort, appetite, weight, mobility, or behavior deserve attention rather than being dismissed as normal aging. These articles cover common senior-pet problems and questions to discuss with your veterinarian.
Senior dogs: comfort and mobility
- Why Are My Dog’s Back Legs Weak or Wobbly? Ataxia and Hind-Leg Weakness in Dogs
- My Dog is Limping: When Should I See a Vet? Expert Guide
- What Can I Give My Dog for Pain? Safe Options and What to Avoid
- Why Does My Dog Look Sad? Understanding Canine Depression and When to Worry
Senior dogs: ongoing medical conditions
- Cushing’s Disease in Dogs: Signs, Testing, and Treatment
- Congestive Heart Failure in Dogs: Signs, Treatment, and Life Expectancy
- Dog Mitral Valve Disease, Should I Worry?
- Bone Cancer in Dogs (Osteosarcoma): Signs, Diagnosis, and Treatment Options
- Pictures of Bumps on Dogs: Visual Guide to Identifying Common Skin Growths
Senior cats
- Old Cat Health Problems: A Veterinarian’s Guide to Senior Feline Care
- Cat Chronic Kidney Disease
- Cat Hyperthyroidism: Signs, Diagnosis, and Treatment Options
- Cat Diabetes
- HCM Cat
- Skinny Cat: When to Worry and How to Help Your Underweight Feline
- Cat Dental Disease: Signs, Treatment, and Prevention
- How Do You Tell If a Cat Is in Pain?
Quality of life and end-of-life decisions
Reviewed by Roger Hart, DVM, a Florida-licensed veterinarian with more than two decades of companion-animal clinical experience. This article is general education and does not replace an examination by your own veterinarian.