Better care means dogs and cats are living longer now than they ever have before—and, as pets get older, they need extra care and attention. It’s important to remember that age is not a disease. Although senior pets may develop age-related problems, you can help your pet live a happy, healthy, and active life in their senior years by providing for their physical, mental, and health care needs.

Did you know that cats typically spend 30 to 50% of their day grooming themselves? Cats can get hairballs by licking their coats and swallowing the loose hair, which then accumulates in the stomach, forming a wad. Whilst this is a normal by-product of a cat grooming, if the hairball becomes too big, it can get lodged in different parts of the body and pose as a serious health threat.

Flat-faced dogs, such as French Bulldogs, Pugs and Shih Tzus, are very popular because of their cute appearance. They often have difficulty breathing due to their anatomy, leading to respiratory distress. If your dog has abnormalities like stenotic nostrils, overlong soft palate and/or everted laryngeal saccules, you should consider consulting your vet about corrective surgery.