Senior Pet Newsletter

This informative senior pet newsletter was written in 2021 and is mailed out to clients with pets over nine years of age. The text is presented here without images.

Healthy at Any Age!

No matter the age, our hospital is dedicated to the health and well-being of your pet, and we recognize that medical care should be tailored to each patient to meet their specific needs. Now that your pet is over the age of nine, you may have new concerns regarding their nutritional requirements, veterinary health care, and activity level.

Pets nine years of age or older are at an increased risk of developing age-related conditions such as arthritis, diabetes, or liver and kidney disease.  You can use the chart below to find your pet’s equivalent “human” age—the results may surprise you!

In many instances, the changes senior pets undergo are subtle or undetectable without laboratory testing; our pets may continue their normal behaviours despite coping with an underlying illness.  For this reason, we recommend a physical examination in addition to a senior wellness profile, which includes both blood and urine tests. This profile can provide a normal baseline for comparison to future test results or detect early signs of disease.  This information is essential, as early detection and prompt treatment of illness can significantly prolong and positively impact your pet’s quality of life.

To book your pet’s wellness profile or obtain more information, please speak with a member of our veterinary team.  We are here to help with all your pet’s health care needs!