http://bracpet.com/blog/2010/02/vital-signs-recognizing-and-understanding-the-signs-of-aging-in-your-pet/ Fri, 13 Jan 2012 08:47:07 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.4 http://bracpet.com/blog/2010/02/vital-signs-recognizing-and-understanding-the-signs-of-aging-in-your-pet/comment-page-1/#comment-1861 Bark Off Reviews Mon, 26 Jul 2010 16:57:57 +0000 http://bracpet.com/blog/?p=327#comment-1861 As a brand new pet owner I welcome all the information and facts listed here. I would like my family dog to be properly trained and have a healthy atmosphere to live in. I am grateful for the tips. As a brand new pet owner I welcome all the information and facts listed here. I would like my family dog to be properly trained and have a healthy atmosphere to live in. I am grateful for the tips.

]]> http://bracpet.com/blog/2010/02/vital-signs-recognizing-and-understanding-the-signs-of-aging-in-your-pet/comment-page-1/#comment-226 Liz Murphy Fri, 05 Mar 2010 03:29:09 +0000 http://bracpet.com/blog/?p=327#comment-226 There are lots of potential reasons for inappropriate elimination in older cats. For example, most people have the litter box in a location which is out of the way and out of sight - often in the basement. An aging cat may not have the inclination to go downstairs on stiff joints, or into a dim room with eyes that don't see well anymore in low light - so he or she may just use the nearest rug. Some cats may not have the ability to "hold it" as long as they used to, due to some sensory changes in the anal or urinary systems. Others may have medical conditions, such as diabetes or kidney disease, that make their bladders fill up very quickly and then the urge to go takes the cat by surprise. Holding the position necessary to defecate properly may not be possible in cats with stiff hips, poor balance or weak back legs, so constipation may occur, and the cat may suddenly need to defecate when far away from the box. Having several easy-to-find, easily accessible litter boxes - especially with low sides which are easier to get in and out of - may be the quickest answer. And getting in for a check-up to see if there are any underlying medical conditions that could be found and treated would be advisable, too. There are lots of potential reasons for inappropriate elimination in older cats. For example, most people have the litter box in a location which is out of the way and out of sight – often in the basement. An aging cat may not have the inclination to go downstairs on stiff joints, or into a dim room with eyes that don’t see well anymore in low light – so he or she may just use the nearest rug. Some cats may not have the ability to “hold it” as long as they used to, due to some sensory changes in the anal or urinary systems. Others may have medical conditions, such as diabetes or kidney disease, that make their bladders fill up very quickly and then the urge to go takes the cat by surprise. Holding the position necessary to defecate properly may not be possible in cats with stiff hips, poor balance or weak back legs, so constipation may occur, and the cat may suddenly need to defecate when far away from the box.
Having several easy-to-find, easily accessible litter boxes – especially with low sides which are easier to get in and out of – may be the quickest answer. And getting in for a check-up to see if there are any underlying medical conditions that could be found and treated would be advisable, too.

]]> http://bracpet.com/blog/2010/02/vital-signs-recognizing-and-understanding-the-signs-of-aging-in-your-pet/comment-page-1/#comment-222 Sharon Thu, 04 Mar 2010 18:56:36 +0000 http://bracpet.com/blog/?p=327#comment-222 Thanks for the article on aging pets. What about not using the litter box, sometimes and sometimes not. Sharon Stoten Thanks for the article on aging pets. What about not using the litter box, sometimes and sometimes not. Sharon Stoten

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