What we do to keep our senior pets comfortable, happy, and healthy.
As we age, so do our pets. With our canine friends living an average of 10 to 13 years, and cats living 13-17 years, our furry friends are only here for just a fraction of our lives. This means we need to do a little extra in their later years to make sure they stay as healthy and as comfortable as possible. These are some things we recommend doing with the help of your veterinarian to ensure your pet is living it’s best life! As dogs and cats get older, they need more attention and special care. Our senior wellness program can help your pet remain fit and healthy as he or she ages and help us catch any potential problems earlier, when they’re easier to treat or manage. Regular veterinary exams can actually help your pet live longer, too! Diagnosing diseases and certain conditions early is important throughout a pet’s life, but it becomes even more critical when your dog or cat enters his or her senior years. The risks of arthritis, cancer, diabetes, heart disease, hormone disorders, and kidney and liver problems all increase with age. In addition, dogs and cats may not show any signs of even serious diseases until they are quite advanced. Senior status varies depending on your pet’s breed and size. Smaller dogs tend to live longer than larger dogs, and cats generally live longer than dogs. We can help you determine what life stage your pet is in. Before your dog or cat reaches senior status, we recommend that you bring your pet in for a baseline exam and diagnostic workup. This will give us a record of what’s normal for your pet so we can keep track of any changes. In most cases, we suggest this checkup for when your dog turns 7 years of age or your cat turns 8 years of age. Thereafter, your senior pet will benefit from more frequent veterinary exams and diagnostic testing. We can treat many symptoms that are commonly attributed to age, including those associated with cognitive dysfunction syndrome (similar to Alzheimer’s in humans). We can also improve your pet’s quality of life in many ways: by identifying and preventing or reducing pain, recommending an appropriate nutrition and exercise plan, and suggesting environmental modifications to keep your pet comfortable. We will tailor a senior wellness plan to your pet’s individual needs. If you have any questions, we would be happy to discuss our senior wellness program in more detail. Call us today to schedule your pet’s exam! |
Ask questions!- If something about your pet seems off, make an appointment to have your veterinarian examine and determine if there is something to be worried about or not. It never hurts to ask!
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Denton Animal Hospital
Located at 175 Haywood Street, Denton NC Phone: 336-859-2828 Email: [email protected] Fax: 336-859-4004 Need Directions? |
Hours of Operation
Monday 8-5 Tuesday 8-5 Wednesday 8-12 Thursday 8-5 Friday 8-5 *Closed daily from 12:30- 1:30 Saturday- Closed Sunday- Closed |
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