Archive for May, 2010

May
21
2010

… Problems – Sleep apnea and asthma are associated with weight increases.

  • Arthritis – For every 2 pound increase in weight you increase the risk of arthritis by 9% …

  • May
    19
    2010

    … Russian Terrier is no exception. Canine hip and elbow dysplasia (genetic based looseness in the hip joint that can lead to arthritis pain and lameness), and Ear Otitis (infection of the outer ear canal due to debris, dampness and excess wax causing …

    May
    18
    2010

    … eyes. I swear she was laughing.

    My marriage broke down, my children moved out and Tasha and I grew older together. I developed Rheumatoid arthritis and Tasha would know when I was feeling bad and snuggle up next to me in bed, her presence …

    May
    16
    2010

    … just cover accidents. Increasingly, pets are becoming afflicted with chronic diseases usually found in humans, such as diabetes and arthritis. These conditions can be costly over the long term with regular visits to the vet and expensive medication. …

    May
    11
    2010

    … much needed solace from the bruises suffered in life.

    Beware of these diseases – Heart trouble – gout – arthritis – BP -fracture of hip bones – palpitation – eye troubles.

    Nature – Lazy – fond of leisure – angry – …

    May
    10
    2010

    … bit, to make light of the matter.

    The condition doesn’t lead to health problems in later years, such as arthritis, and it’s one of the amazingly self-corrective machinations of the human body in all but the most severe cases.

    Truly, …

    May
    8
    2010

    … after a procedure or due to an injury, it can really get quite expensive. As your cat gets older, it may need drugs to help with arthritis or other health conditions. These medications can get expensive and may cost more than $100 each month. …

    May
    5
    2010

    … I recall having birthday cakes with candles on it. Chester even sported a child’s cone shaped birthday hat!

    Ultimately it was the arthritis that set in by year 14. He no longer had the zip that he once had. He lounged around

    May
    5
    2010

    … a human. Despite the difficulty in predicting an exact age, most vets and experts consider a feline to be “geriatric” once it is 10 years old.

    Cats are now living longer than ever before with the average age of a house cat that has been …

    May
    4
    2010

    … a severe temperature drop overnight. Also, if you have older pets, keep a look out for problems like arthritis and rheumatism, that can be the scourge of older animals as well as older humans. Give them somewhere draught-free to sleep with plenty of …