senior care

Age itself is not a disease, however we do see more chronic disease processes in older pets. Screening for organ dysfunction during senior years will find disease before clinical signs appear. Early detection offers the best chance for limiting that disease, as well as increasing lifespan and quality of life for your pet.

Early detection improves your pet's quality of life and saves you money!

If detected early, 75% of common diseases in dogs and 63% in cats can be managed by dietary modifications alone.

Kidney disease is one of the major causes of illness and death in dogs and cats, but symptoms do not usually appear until two-thirds of kidney function has been lost. If caught early and managed properly, your pet can comfortably live with this condition for many years.

By simply following our program, many diseases can be caught early depending on the age of your pet.

If you pet is 7 years or older, we highly recommend an early detection senior screen.

Senior & geriatric screens include:

Annual comprehensive physical exam
Blood and urine tests
Blood and eye pressure checks
Potential cardiac screen

Key Symptoms

Detecting disease before clinical symptoms appear is key, but monitoring your pet for these particular symptoms is also important:

Lethargic
Increased thirst
Increased urination
Weight change
Decreased appetite
Constipation
Loss of housetraining
Skin/coat change
Lumps or bumps
Vision problems
Difficulty climbing stairs
Limping or stiffness
Bad breath
Incontinence
Coughing
Vomiting
Diarrhea
Hearing problems
Tremors or shaking
Excessive panting
Confusion or disorientation
Seizures
Changes in sleeping patterns