Seniors and Pets: Not Always a Perfect Pairing While getting a pet can seem like a wonderful way to provide companionship for an older adults, seniors and pets ... [Read More] 1/25/2023 | By Donna Brody
Pet Ownership for Seniors Furry friends appeal to people of all ages, but pet ownership for seniors offers benefits specific to older adults’ needs. ... [Read More] 1/9/2023 | By Charlie Fletcher
Gifts for Healthy Pets and Their Owners If you have a pet owner on your holiday gift list – or perhaps your own dog or cat is ... [Read More] 12/9/2022 | By Terri L. Jones
‘My Sweet Cat Has Become Aggressive!” When a calm adult cat suddenly becomes an aggressive cat, that’s a problem! Pet expert Cathy M. Rosenthal addresses just ... [Read More] 10/28/2022 | By Cathy M. Rosenthal
Adopting a Senior Dog: A Perfect Match for Seniors For senior adults, adopting a senior dog may be the perfect match, writes dog lover and Seniors Guide contributor Terri ... [Read More] 8/26/2022 | By Terri L. Jones
Dog DNA Kits: Why the Hype? DNA testing for people has become increasingly popular for finding distant relatives and understanding health risks. Now, people are using ... [Read More] 8/5/2022 | By Kari Smith
Summertime Pet Safety Tips Summer means extra time outdoors. Sunny months provide a perfect opportunity for bonding with pets, but higher temperatures, seasonal plants ... [Read More] 6/13/2022 | By Family Features
Moving Long Distance with Pets Moving to a retirement home often involves uprooting dogs and cats and other pets as well as people. When Seniors ... [Read More] 6/7/2022 | By Cathy M. Rosenthal
Older Cats and Feline Cognitive Dysfunction Just like people, cats experience age-related physical changes and have special needs. According to an article from Cornell Feline Health ... [Read More] 3/28/2022 | By Cathy M. Rosenthal
Are You Too Old to Get a Dog? Older adults may fear they are too old to get a dog, but with careful planning and strategic choices, seniors ... [Read More] 3/4/2022 | By Terri L. Jones