On average, most cats and dogs are approaching the senior
stages of life around seven years of age, depending on their breed and previous
health conditions. While at this age they may not outwardly appear old, certain
changes are progressively taking place. These changes can affect the
metabolism, special senses, behaviour and various organs. Some of the most
common diseases that vets see in senior animals include:
- Osteoarthritis
- Dental/periodontal disease
- Kidney disease
- Heart disease
- Cancer
- Thyroid disease
- Eye disease
- Neurological disease
- Diabetes
- Skin disease
- Urinary tract disease
It is around the age of seven years that we recommend that
pets undergo regular health checks and screening for age-related illnesses.
Ensuring that your senior animal receives this veterinary attention will assist
in the early detection of age-related illness. This in turn allows optimal
veterinary care to be initiated, which may increase longevity and enhance the
quality of life of your pet.
We are now offering a Senior Wellness Program to help ensure
that your aging furchild receives the special veterinary care that they
require. Our Senior Wellness Program allows us to evaluate your animal
individually and provide you and your pet with the ongoing support and
treatment that is required in their senior years.
Our Senior
Wellness program includes:
- Twice
yearly wellness exam and assessment of weight, diet, behaviour and parasite control
- Annual vaccination
o F4
for cats- feline parvo and upper respiratory tract disease (cat flu- herpes,
calcivirus and chlamydiophila)
o C5
for dogs- canine parvo, contagious hepatitis, distemper
and canine cough
and canine cough
- Annual urinalysis
- Annual
blood screen (complete blood cell count, biochemistry profile, T4 and cholesterol)
- FIV snap test for cats (first year
only)
- Heartworm snap test for dogs (first
year only)
Members of
the Senior Wellness Program will also benefit from a number of in-clinic
discounts, including:
- 10%
discount on merchandise and parasite preventatives (excludes food and
nutrition)
- Membership into our loyalty program
for all foods and nutrition
- 10% discount on screening x-rays or
ultrasounds
- 10% discount on recommended surgical
procedures
- 20% discount on dental scale and
polish (excludes extractions)
- 20% discount on long term heart
medications
- Complimentary nail trims
For more information about our Senior Wellness Program and
how it can help your furchild live a long and healthy life please do not
hesitate to contact the clinic.
We look forward to helping you and your animal enjoy their
twilight years.
Dr Jess
