Senior Pet Care
It can be hard to admit when we see the signs of old age in our animal companions, but the fact is that most dogs are considered seniors when they hit seven, cats around nine. Pets age much more rapidly than humans, which means diseases and illness progress quicker as well.
Senior Pet Care
To ensure that your pet has the longest, healthiest, most comfortable life possible, Prospect Veterinary Hospital encourages you to bring your senior pet for exams and blood tests twice each year. This way, we can track how your pet is aging, and we’ll be more likely to catch any developing diseases before they’re big problems.
Blood tests are one of the most important parts of a senior exam. These blood screenings—often referred to as a “senior panel”— monitor red and white blood cell counts and reveal how well the kidney, liver, pancreas, and thyroid are functioning. Your vet may recommend a chest x-ray to ensure that the heart is a normal size and that there are no masses in the lungs.
Periodontal disease is always a threat to our pets’ health and comfort, and it’s particularly tough on older pets. That’s why a dental exam is always part of any senior pet screening as well.
Finally, make sure to let your vet know about any behavior changes in your pet. Once dogs and cat get to the geriatric stage, monitoring for signs of cognitive dysfunction—such as losing housebreaking, getting lost or wandering aimlessly—is very important.
To schedule a wellness exam for your senior pet, call us at 203-758-6601.
Veterinary Services in Prospect, CT
PET WELLNESS EXAMS – PUPPY
PET WELLNESS EXAMS – FELINE
PET FLEA PREVENTION & CONTROL
PET IN-HOUSE LABORATORY
PET MICROCHIPPING
PET PARASITE PREVENTION
PET SPAY & NEUTER
PET VACCINATIONS
PET WELLNESS EXAMS – KITTEN
PET DENTAL CARE
PET HEALTH SCREENING TESTS
PET IN-HOUSE PHARMACY
PET NUTRITION
SENIOR PET CARE
PET SURGERY
PET X-RAYS & RADIOLOGY
PET EUTHANASIA
PET WELLNESS EXAMS – CANINE
PET DIAGNOSTICS
PET HEARTWORM PREVENTION
PET LASER THERAPY
PET PAIN MANAGEMENT
PET SICK VISITS / UNWELL PETS
PET ULTRASOUND
PET CT SCAN