Senior Wellness
At Valley Veterinary Hospital, we believe that caring for your senior pet requires more than simply treating problems as they arise. By emphasizing your pet’s wellness throughout their life with a comprehensive preventative health care plan, we can significantly increase their long-term health and comfort.
It’s crucial that your senior dog or cat receives regular preventative care to prevent or treat the diseases that older pets are more prone to, such as bone and joint problems, hormone disorders, cancer, and diseases of the kidney, heart, and liver. Animals age much faster than humans, so biannual wellness visits are strongly recommended to ensure your senior pet stays as healthy as possible.
For senior pets, we recommend biannual exams that may include comprehensive blood testing, which helps in the detection of diseases such as kidney disease, diabetes, liver disease, and thyroid disorders. By detecting these diseases as early as possible, we can begin treatment and help keep your dog or cat healthy.
For senior pets, we recommend biannual exams that may include comprehensive blood testing, which helps in the detection of diseases such as kidney disease, diabetes, liver disease, and thyroid disorders. By detecting these diseases as early as possible, we can begin treatment and help keep your dog or cat healthy.
Signs of Underlying Illness in Your Senior Pet
- Bad breath or drooling
- Lethargy
- Decrease in vision
- Excessive panting or rapid breathing
- Stiffness or trouble moving
- Trouble breathing
- Hair loss (especially if accompanied by scratching in a localized area)
