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Life-long care

From early life to advancing age, your pet's needs are ever-changing. Learn about nutrition, exercise, training, grooming, and more. Prepare yourself and your pet for the road ahead.
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What is a healthy weight for your dog’s age? - A corgi standing in the middle of a hiking trail
WELLNESS DOG

What is a healthy weight for your dog’s age?

Determining a dog’s ideal weight is important to avoid obesity or unwanted weight loss in their lifetime. A dog’s healthy weight changes as puppies grow and adult dogs move into their senior years.

· 15 min read
WELLNESS CAT

What food or supplements does my senior cat need?

As we see our pet cats begin to show signs of age, it may be tempting to switch to a senior cat diet or add senior cat supplements to their diet. You might be surprised to learn it is not always necessary to do this...

· 11 min read
WELLNESS DOG

What supplements or food does my senior dog need?

We all want to give our dogs a wonderful quality of life and ensure their health, especially as they move into advanced age. It’s easy to become overwhelmed in the pet food and supplements aisle trying to determine what will best support our older pups...

· 12 min read
WELLNESS

5 enriching indoor activities for your senior cat

A senior kitty needs plenty of exercise, play, and bonding time with their owner, just like they did when they were younger. There are plenty of ways to provide for these needs as a cat grows older and their bodies change.

· 11 min read
WELLNESS CAT

How can I help my cat with arthritis and joint pain?

Joint pain in cats can be caused by a variety of underlying conditions, including illness, injury, or simply old age. It’s important for cat owners to be able to recognize signs of painful joints and arthritis in order to give their feline friends the care they need.

· 9 min read
Indoor and outdoor activities for your senior dog - A dog standing outdoors in a park
WELLNESS DOG

Indoor and outdoor activities for your senior dog

Physical and mental exercise remains important when our dogs become older. However, their exercise and play may look a little different as their bodies change.

· 11 min read
What to do if my horse has arthritis and what can I do at home? - Two trotting horses
WELLNESS HORSE

What to do if my horse has arthritis and what can I do at home?

Arthritis in horses is common. There are many ways to help arthritic horses with veterinary care and at-home management.

· 9 min read
How to protect dogs & cats with arthritis during winter - Senior Black Lab Smiling
WELLNESS DOG CAT

How to protect dogs & cats with arthritis during winter

Learn how to spot symptoms of arthritis in your dog and cat and ensure they receive the proper medication and treatment, especially in the harsher winter months.

· 7 min read
Your new kitten checklist - Vetster
WELLNESS CAT

Your new kitten checklist

Your life is about to get a lot more cuddly! Check out our go-to list of things you'll need for your new kitten's arrival.

· 8 min read
Your new puppy checklist - Vetster
WELLNESS DOG

Your new puppy checklist

Bringing home a new puppy is one of the greatest joys on the planet. Those little guys are pretty great, but they require a lot of attention and care. Check out our go-to list of things you'll need!

· 7 min read
How to care for an aging pet - Vetster
WELLNESS

How to care for an aging pet

As pets tend to grow older, they typically require a different style of care. With age, pets become less mobile, their hearing and sight aren’t as good as they used to be, and they can be more prone to various illnesses. Still, getting older is not by any means a death sentence and that’s why we’ve put together a few tips to keep your pet’s golden years happy and healthy!

· 3 min read