Your cat needs regular exercise to keep trim and to work her muscles and joints to prevent mobility issues. She won’t just exercise on her own so you need to give your cat toys to encourage exercise. Choose toys that stimulate your cat’s hunting instincts. A ball, laser pointer or fishing rod toy with a feather lure will entice your cat to run, chase, pounce and jump. Puzzle toys require that your cat work to get to a treat inside. Always use toys when playing with your cat since she could get rough and scratch or bite you if you use your hands or feet. Give your cat high perches to jump up on so she can peruse her territory from up high. If your cat reacts to catnip, you can give it to her and she’ll run and roll around like crazy. Learn more from your veterinarian Coronado CA.

Assuming that you have already brought your pet to your vet to rule out any health problems that may be causing your pet’s inappropriate urinary habits, experts have formulated a 5-pronged approach to solving a cat’s urination problem.

1. Make the litter box attractive to your furball. Cats like to do their business in places where there is less distraction. Use fine grained, unscented, clumping litter. Many cats hate plastic litter box liners, so it is a good idea to refrain from using them.
2. Know how to tackle soiled areas so you can effectively get rid of the mess and any tell-tale scent.
3. Make your bed unattractive to your cat while you are encouraging him to do his business in the litter box. Place a shower curtain or table runners with the knobs side up because cats don’t like th ... Read more »

Scratching is a natural feline instinct. You may not be able to stop your furball from engaging in the behavior but there steps you can take to ensure that your prized carpets, furniture, etc. remain safe from your pet’s claws.

Set up scratching posts and/or scratching pads and entice your cat to use them by using positive reinforcement. Make sure to use small, soft, meat-based treats which are highly palatable even for the pickiest cats.

Incorporate activities that can keep your cat engrossed so he won’t be able to think about scratching “illegal” scratching surfaces to prevent from getting bored.

Keep your cat remain calm and relaxed by applying synthetic pheromones on spots that your pet frequents.  You can also gently wipe the cat’s cheek with a towel to get pheromones from scent glands located on a cat&rsq ... Read more »

Senior dogs are especially susceptible to periodontal disease. Tooth and gum problems can affect their ability to chew as well as their appetite. Without a good home dental regimen and regular dental visits to the veterinarian, plaque and tartar can build up over the years.

Failing Vision

Senior dogs are can also suffer from failing eyesight. You may find your senior dog being more hesitant to move around, especially when there is poor lighting. Common eye conditions that affect older dogs include cataracts and dry eye. Symptoms may include cloudiness in the pupil of the eyes, generalized eye redness, a bluish haze in the pupil, frequent eye infections and discharges.

Hearing Loss

Dogs tend to lose the sense of hearing with age. Teach your pet some hand signals, and stomp you ... Read more »