Geriatric Cat Health Problems, What's Common?

What makes geriatric cats sick?

The most common senior cat problems requiring veterinary care:
• Dental disease
• Obesity
• Ear infections
• Bladder infection & inflammation
• Kidney disease
• Gum inflammation (gingivitis)
• Malaise
• Heart murmur
• Hyperthyroidism

Over the years writing this blog, I've discussed diagnosis and treatment for many of these common geriatric kitty health problems. Use the search function at the top of the blog to find information that will help you understand more about these conditions.

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Kitten Health Problems, What's Common?

What makes kittens sick?
The most common kitten problems requiring veterinary care:
• Fleas
• Respiratory virus infections
• Ear mites
• Ear infections
• Eye infections (conjunctivitis)
• Tapeworms & roundworms
• Tooth decay
• Gum inflammation (gingivitis)
• Chronic gut problems

Over the years writing this blog, I've discussed diagnosis and treatment for many of these common kitty health problems. Use the search function at the top of the blog to find information that will help you understand more about these conditions.

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Senior Dog Health Problems, What's Common?

What makes geriatric dogs sick?

We've discussed common puppy problems, now here's a list of the most common senior dog problems requiring veterinary care:
• Dental disease
• Ear infections
• Vision problems due to aging lens (nuclear sclerosis)
• Skin tumors
• Obesity
• Arthritis
• Heart murmur
• Skin infection & inflammation

Over the years writing this blog, I've discussed diagnosis and treatment for many of these common senior dog health problems. Use the search function at the top of the blog to find information that will help you understand more about these conditions.

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Puppy Health Problems, What's Common?

Ever wonder what are the most common pet health problems? Ever wonder if your dog and cat have the same problems as others? Have you noticed that health problems change as pets age? For example, puppies and kittens have worms, but senior dogs and cats have tumors, obesity, heart and kidney disease.

Below are common puppy and kitten health problems followed by common senior dog and cat health problems.

What makes puppies sick?
The most common puppy problems requiring veterinary care:
• Ear infections
• Retained baby teeth
• Fleas
• Dental disease
• Skin infections & inflammation
• Tapeworms & roundworms
• Hair loss
• Vomiting & diarrhea
• Chronic gut problems

Over the years writing this blog, I've discussed diagnosis and treatment for many of these common puppy health problems. Use the search function at the top of the blog to find information that will help you understand more about these conditions.

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