Senior Pet Care

Pets are living longer than ever and older pets make wonderful companions. However, as your pet moves into his or her "golden years," health care needs change rapidly.

Your pet enters his or her senior years around age 7. When it comes to senior pets, prevention is the key. Conditions that may at first appear to be signs of aging could be symptoms of chronic disease or other health problems. We recommend that all senior pets undergo at least one physical examination each year, though we encourage more frequent exams, as a senior pet's health can change rapidly.

During an examination, we perform a thorough physical examination of your pet. We check your pet for signs of arthritis, skin conditions, a decline in hearing and vision, and other problems. We also examine your pet's heart and lung function and perform a number of blood tests in order to spot heart disease, heartworm infection, diabetes and other health problems.

We encourage you to take an active role in keeping your senior pet healthy. If your pet is experiencing any changes in behavior or drastic changes in health, we urge you to bring him or her in for a check-up. Together, we can make sure you and your best friend enjoy many healthy years together.