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One of the most common and important problem that diminishes quality of life in dogs and cats as they age is sarcopenia, the loss of muscle mass and strength.

From both my twenty-five years of clinical practice as a general practice vet, and also my work studying aging in dogs, I have developed a particular interest in the care of senior pets.

I was privileged to be asked to speak at this event on the subject of using biomarkers to support a more proactive, preventative approach to pet health.

I gave the opening plenary at this conference on the subject of Healthy aging, and also did a deep dive into potential measures of biological age.

“Nutritionist” isn’t a protected term.

Several times in the past, I have written about he potential usefulness of cranberry extract in various forms for treating or preventing urinary tract infections (UTI) in dogs and cats.

I was recently asked about a specific acupuncture technique which pops up from time to time– needling or injecting medications at the location known as GV20 for calming or sedating effects.

Why ask the question?

I am preparing a series of lectures for an upcoming conference, and it has given me a chance to reflect on some of the core ideas that have always driven this blog– the challenges created by our human limitations and the strategies we have develop to miti…

I was recently privileged to give a brief talk at the Hill’s Global Symposium focusing on aging in veterinary patients.