Senior Wellness Care and ExamsJust as the health care needs of humans change as we age, the same applies to pets. The following guidelines provide a framework to provide optimal care for all senior pets.
Just as the health care needs of humans change as we age, the same applies to pets. The following guidelines provide a framework to provide optimal care for all senior pets.
Osteoarthritis Osteoarthritis is the most common skeletal disease in cats and dogs. Once properly diagnosed, there are seven treatment options available to safely help your pet cope with this common yet potentially debilitating disease.
Osteoarthritis is the most common skeletal disease in cats and dogs. Once properly diagnosed, there are seven treatment options available to safely help your pet cope with this common yet potentially debilitating disease.
Renal Insufficiency in Cats Renal insufficiency is a condition characterized by decreased kidney function and is very common in our older feline patients. Of cats over 12 years of age, 38% are affected by this condition. This number increases to 54% at age 15.