Common Diseases in Senior Dogs & Cats

• Between 80-90% of all senior pets have arthritis.
• Pets with poor nutrition and pets with heart, kidney, or liver disease are predisposed to symptoms that cause death.

Recommended Products for Senior Dogs and Cats:

Cholodin
(for Dogs)

Marin For Dogs

Marin For Cats

Be Well for Dogs

Be Well for Cats

Causes of Death in Dogs

The most frequent causes of dog death and pet disease among old dogs are cancer, cardiac failure, and renal (kidney) failure. In younger dogs, bloat, and immune-mediated diseases are significant.

Causes of Death in Cats

The most common causes of cat death in senior cats are kidney failure, cancer, and infectious disease such as FIV (feline immunodeficiency virus). Cats also suffer from hyperthyroidism, which causes high blood pressure, inflammatory bowel disease, diabetes, arthritis, and dental disease.

Cats are less inclined to develop cancer than dogs, but cats with cancer tend to have malignant disease, whereas in dogs, it may be benign. For example, 60% of dogs with skin masses will have benign disease that will not grow aggressively or spread to other locations; but only 20% of cats with skin masses will have benign disease.