by Dr. Alan Mafara, Veterinarian, Owner | Sep 18, 2014 | General Wellness, Senior Pet Care
Caring for your beloved feline is a life-long commitment. Felines age 4-5 times faster than people and as they age their health care needs accelerate. It is important not only to give vaccines and yearly examinations, but also to give ancillary care that is...
by Dr. Alan Mafara, Veterinarian, Owner | Sep 18, 2014 | General Wellness, Senior Pet Care
Caring for your beloved dog is a life-long commitment. Dogs age 7 – 10 times faster than people and are considered to be seniors by approximately 6 years of age. Preventative medicine is very important to keep them in the best health at all times. With regular...
by Dr. Alan Mafara, Veterinarian, Owner | Sep 18, 2014 | Pet Food, Senior Pet Care
Cats begin to show visible age-related changes at about seven to twelve years of age. There are metabolic, immunologic and body composition changes, too. Some of these are unavoidable. Others can be managed with diet. Start your cat on a senior diet at about seven...
by Dr. Alan Mafara, Veterinarian, Owner | Sep 18, 2014 | Pet Food, Senior Pet Care
Dogs begin to show visible age-related changes at about seven to twelve years of age. There are metabolic, immunologic and body composition changes, too. Some of these are unavoidable. Others can be managed with diet. Since smaller dogs live longer and don’t...
by Dr. Alan Mafara, Veterinarian, Owner | Sep 18, 2014 | Senior Pet Care
Many pet parents struggle with the realization that their dog is getting older. But it’s important to recognize the signs of aging and take measures to ensure your dog’s quality of life doesn’t change. Here are some things you can do. Caring for Your Senior Dog FEED...
by Dr. Alan Mafara, Veterinarian, Owner | Sep 18, 2014 | Senior Pet Care
Due to improved veterinary care and dietary habits, pets are living longer now than they ever have before. One consequence of this is that pets, along with their owners and veterinarians, are faced with a whole new set of age-related conditions. In recent years there...
