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Open the breathing rate counter →- Breathing problems in French Bulldogs: BOAS, signs and senior careFrench Bulldogs are beloved for their flat faces, but that same anatomy makes breathing hard — and harder with age.Health · 15 min · 7 Jun 2026
- Congestive heart failure in senior cats: symptoms, treatment and prognosisCongestive heart failure is the moment a long-developing feline heart disease — most often hypertrophic cardiomyopathy — finally overwhelms the body's ability to compensate, and…Health · 17 min · 5 May 2026
- Heart murmurs in senior dogs and cats: grades, causes and when to worryA heart murmur is one of the most common — and most misunderstood — findings at a senior pet's checkup.Health · 16 min · 4 May 2026
- Dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) in dogs: symptoms, diet link and treatmentDilated cardiomyopathy is one of the most serious heart diseases in dogs, particularly in large and giant breeds, and it is now also recognized in some smaller breeds eating…Health · 17 min · 3 May 2026
- Congestive heart failure in senior dogs: symptoms, treatment and prognosisCongestive heart failure is the moment when underlying heart disease finally overwhelms the body's ability to compensate, and fluid begins backing up into the lungs or chest.Health · 17 min · 25 Apr 2026
- Mitral valve disease in dogs: a complete guideMyxomatous mitral valve disease (MMVD) is the single most common heart condition in dogs, eventually affecting the majority of small and medium-breed seniors.Health · 18 min · 24 Apr 2026
- Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) in cats: symptoms, treatment and prognosisHCM is the most common heart disease in cats and affects an estimated 1 in 7 cats overall, yet many cats show no outward signs until a crisis occurs.Health · 17 min · 23 Apr 2026
- Heart disease in senior dogs: types, symptoms, and treatmentRoughly 1 in 10 dogs develops heart disease in their lifetime, and the risk climbs sharply after age 7.Health · 17 min · 18 Apr 2026
- Why is my old cat panting? 9 causes and when to actPanting in cats is almost never normal. When a senior cat pants, it can signal heart disease, respiratory distress, or other serious conditions.Health · 14 min · 28 Mar 2026
- Why is my old cat sneezing so much? 9 causes and what to doFrequent sneezing in senior cats can signal chronic upper respiratory infections, nasal polyps, dental disease, or even nasal tumors.Health · 14 min · 13 Mar 2026
- Why is my old cat breathing heavy? 10 causes and when to actHeavy breathing in a senior cat can signal heart disease, asthma, fluid in the lungs, or other serious conditions.Health · 14 min · 11 Mar 2026
- Why is my old dog coughing? 9 causes and when to worryA persistent cough in a senior dog can signal heart disease, collapsing trachea, or lung problems.Health · 13 min · 8 Feb 2026
- Heart disease in senior dogs and catsHeart conditions become more common as pets age. Understanding the signs and treatment options can help you manage your pet's cardiac health effectively.Health · 10 min · 18 Jan 2026
- Why is my old dog panting at night? 7 causes to knowNighttime panting in senior dogs can indicate pain, anxiety, or heart problems.Health · 10 min · 15 Dec 2025
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