Why a 10-Year-Old Cat Losing Weight Deserves Your Attention
By a licensed veterinarian with over a decade in small-animal practice I’ve been practicing veterinary medicine for more than ten years, and if there’s one pattern I’ve learned to take seriously, it’s unexplained weight loss in older cats. A 10-year-old cat isn’t ancient, but they’re no longer young either. At this age, gradual changes are […]
Why a 12-Year-Old Cat Losing Weight Raises Red Flags — From a Veterinarian’s Exam Room
I’ve been a licensed veterinarian practicing in Texas for over a decade, and if there’s one sentence that reliably makes me sit up straighter in the exam room, it’s this: “My cat is 12 years old and losing weight.” Not every case ends in bad news, but almost every case deserves closer attention. I’ve learned […]
Why Do Dogs Bury Their Food?
Insights from a Veterinarian’s Experience Many dog owners feel puzzled the first time they see their pet trying to “bury” kibble in the couch cushions, under a blanket, or even in the garden. The behavior can look odd, especially when the dog is well-fed and lives in a secure home. Some owners worry that something […]
Why a 16-Year-Old Cat Losing Weight Deserves Immediate Attention
From the perspective of a licensed veterinarian practicing in Texas I’ve been practicing small-animal medicine in Texas for well over a decade, and if there’s one pattern I’ve learned to take seriously, it’s unexplained weight loss in senior cats. When a 16-year-old cat starts getting thinner, that’s rarely a harmless sign of “just aging.” In […]
Why a 17-Year-Old Cat Is Losing Weight but Still Eating
A Veterinarian’s Perspective I’ve been a licensed veterinarian for more than a decade, and if there’s one complaint I hear most often from owners of senior cats, it’s this: “She eats like she always has, but she keeps getting thinner.” By the time a cat reaches 17, that observation deserves serious attention. In my experience, […]
What to Feed an Older Cat That Is Losing Weight
A Veterinarian’s Perspective I’ve been a licensed veterinarian practicing in Texas for over a decade, and weight loss in senior cats is one of the concerns I hear about most often in my exam room. It’s also one of the issues that’s easiest to underestimate. Many people assume an older cat is “just slowing down” […]
Why Dogs Bite Their Tails
What You Can Try at Home I’m a small-animal veterinarian who has spent more than a decade in general practice, and tail-biting is one of those problems that looks simple from afar but rarely has just one cause. I’ve watched everything from itchy flea bites to anxious, bored dogs turn their tails into targets. Some […]
Why Dogs Slobber in the Car
Perspective of a Small-Animal Veterinarian I’m a small-animal veterinarian who has spent many years seeing dogs just before and after car rides. Owners often apologize as their dogs hop out of the car with wet chests and soaked seat covers, asking me why their calm house pet turns into a drooling mess on the road. […]
Can You Build Up an Immunity to Dog Allergies?
For many dog lovers, allergies create a painful dilemma. Sneezing, itchy eyes, and breathing discomfort can clash with the desire to share a home with a dog. Some owners hope that regular exposure will “train” the body to adapt. Others consider medical treatment but are unsure whether it is safe or necessary. Understanding how allergies […]
Diabetic Cats Losing Weight: Insights from a Practicing Veterinarian
Few things worry cat owners more than watching a beloved pet lose weight despite eating well. In diabetic cats, this situation is especially confusing. A cat may seem constantly hungry, finish every meal, and still grow thinner week by week. For many owners, the first question is simple: Is this normal, or is something going […]