Ali, a ten year old female Boxer who had started limping on her left hind leg
Lameness is very common in pet dogs, and it is much more common in some breeds.
Older Pets
Teva, an 11 year old female corgi who had permanent loss of use of her hind legs
As a vet, it can be difficult to leave your job behind you, even when you go on holidays overseas.
Chico a 10 year old black cat with diabetes
Chico is a large, striking-looking black cat with yellow eyes.
Lucky an 11 year old male terrier with heart disease.
Lucky had always been a typical terrier - an active, energetic dog. He had been healthy over the years apart from a few minor illnesses.
Problems of geriatric dogs
Spot (on the left in the photo), my own dog, is fifteen next month, and his problems are typical of many dogs of his age.
Radio vet podcast: aortic thrombo-embolism in older cats | East Coast Radio
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Cognitive problems of elderly dogs
Sophie is a lovely Golden retriever who has just passed her 16th birthday, making her over a hundred in "dog years".
Elsie: A terrier with back pain
Elsie is a ten year old neutered female terrier who suddenly started trembling all over. She refused her food, and she looked miserable.