1.   Arthritis, hip dysplasia, disc diseases, muscle atrophy and a number of other similar conditions are extremely common in older pets.

2.   Do you know of any problems associated with getting an older pet instead?

3.   Improper elimination is also a problem for older pets.

4.   Major dog food companies have formulated dog and cat food that is specifically aimed at the needs of older pets.

5.   Older pets may have a blue-gray haze that is a natural part of aging.

6.   Older pets can easily break bones from simple acts such as jumping from a couch or chair.

7.   Perhaps the most common form of neglect for older pets is obesity.

8.   Whether benign or cancerous, lumps and bumps are common to older pets.

9.   Veterinarians advised pet owners that young puppies and kittens could be susceptible to parasitic illnesses, though older pets are hardier and able to resist serious disease.