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Cat Constipation and Treatment

Cat constipation very often can be mistaken for an overlooked bladder outlet obstruction due to the straining that takes place in both instances. For this reason, a clear distinction must be made before...

6 comments    cat behavior cat problems fus
Steven Fromholz, singer, songwriter, Texas Poet Laureate Emeritus and Senior Citizen (sans dentures) clowning for the camera; now that takes courage!         Photo by George Brainard, Austin, TX.        69

A Humorous Look at Medicare, Medicaid and the New Healthcare Bill

Thought provoking humor and insight on Medicare, Medicaid, Obama's Healthcare Bill, doctors and current medical care for Senior Citizens.

3 comments    pregnancy doctors medicaid
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Caring for an Elderly and Aging Dog

It can be hard dealing with a pet who is getting older. They start loosing their sense of hearing and sight, not to mention their teeth. Older pets begin to suffer arthritis and tend to need to see the vet...

7 comments    older dogs senior dogs aging dog
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Sneezing Cat

Your Sneezing Cat is usually telling you that there is an irritation with his nasal passage. Sneezing is a reflex which results from stimulation of the lining of the nose. If your cat sneezes off and on for...

6 comments    cat problems cat health problems
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Old dog behavior changes

Owners of geriatric dogs often call their veterinarian office concerned about their dog's recent behavior changes. They may report that their dog may wake up in the middle of the night and start howling....

3 comments    aging accidents incontinence
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Getting Rid of Afternoon Lethargy

Every afternoon between about 1:00 PM and 3:00 PM, millions of people start to feel sluggish and sleepy. Concentration on the job becomes more difficult and the desire to just lie down and take a nap is...

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Common senior cat disorders

COMMON OLD CAT SICKNESSES Believe it or not, your cat has reached its golden years. It did not seem too long ago when he was a small furball playing in your living room, yet here he is already in his...

0 comments    cat diabetes geriatric cat
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Occupational Therapy - education and career

Most people have never heard of occupational therapy. I am often asked by my patients if I am there to return them to the workforce. The answer is - not necessarily. Starting out pre-med in college, I...

1 comment    education work career
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Techniques for Foot Massage

Our feet take a daily beating. They bear our full body weight every time we stand and with each step we take, and they put up with things like poor footwear, improper body mechanics, and hard walking...

16 comments    health love how to
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Geriatric Cat Problems

Geriatric Cat Problems can be expected to occur less quickly today than 30 - 40 years ago. The life expectancy of a cat was once 10 years, but today it is not uncommon in veterinary practice to see cats 18 to...

1 comment    cat problems cat health problems
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