Senior Pet Health

Your senior pets’ life expectancy is now enhanced due to regular physical doctor visits, preventative vaccinations, good nutrition, and advances in veterinary medicine. With the longer lifespan that your pet may experience an increase in the number of diseases, many that are curable or controllable. As pets age, they begin to have subtle problems that aren’t obvious to you or us. The only way to detect these problems is to perform specific tests to look at their organ function. Early detection is the key as it allows for better treatment options. It is best to find any health problems before they become severe and expensive to manage. With our great staff and optimum medical care, we can help pets stay happy and healthy for many years. Small breed dogs and felines are considered seniors at 7 years old. Large breed dogs are considered seniors at 5 years old. Some tips: Annual exams with Doctor Senior blood work Put onto a Senior diet Watch for any changes! You know your pet better than anyone.