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Find articles about best practice care for geriatric and chronically ill pets.


Not ready, but prepared
For a person who encounters endings daily and does their best to make these as dignified and well-planned as possible, I am not ready for...
Sieske Valk
Aug 9, 20244 min read
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Why we should perform regular veterinary health checks for senior pets
When you have a senior pet, your veterinarian will tell you that it is very important to visit them regularly for check-ups. That...
Sieske Valk
Jan 15, 20247 min read
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Brush your Bestie – Why we need to brush our ageing cat or dog for their well-being and ours
My mornings are dictated by a few non-negotiables: taking time to slowly wake up and eating a wholesome breakfast preferably in bed. I...
Sieske Valk
Dec 15, 20235 min read
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Is my cat or dog in pain?
How do you know your cat or dog is in pain? Read this blog post to find out!
Sieske Valk
Oct 28, 20233 min read
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Ten questions that define whether a pet and their human family needs palliative support
Photo credit: Tereza Hošková on Unsplash Are you not sure whether your pet needs specialist palliative or hospice care or whether you...
Sieske Valk
Aug 28, 20232 min read
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How to give a cat oral medication
This is a short article with handy tips to make giving your cat medication easier.
Sieske Valk
Aug 28, 20235 min read
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How to get your elderly cat to start using the scratching post again
Four tips to get your elderly cat to fall in love with their scratching post again
Sieske Valk
Jul 14, 20235 min read
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4 easy steps to cutting your ageing cat’s nails – using the 1 tool you wouldn't expect!
4 easy steps to cutting your cat's nails using tools you already have
Sieske Valk
Apr 7, 20236 min read
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4 “lifesaving” benefits of palliative and hospice care for pets
People with pets who have a chronic illness or are elderly, often end up feeling overwhelmed and alone in their care for their beloved...
Sieske Valk
Mar 31, 20234 min read
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How to walk a dog (especially an older one)
This article will give you handy tips on how to walk a dog in general, but also an older dog.
Sieske Valk
Feb 6, 20235 min read
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Litter Box Tips for Elderly Cats
As veterinary specialists, we frequently deal with people who struggle with “naughty” cats that pee or poo outside their litter box....
Sieske Valk
Jan 27, 20234 min read
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Arthritis in the senior pet
How to spot and manage the creaky joints of your furry friend. Co-authored by Sieske Valk (Founder and CEO of Autumn Animals ) and...
Sieske Valk
Apr 11, 20228 min read
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