Like humans, our pet’s health needs change at the various stages in life.  Our senior pets (seven years of age and older) require annual physical exam, comprehensive blood profiling and other tests to help detect many of the illnesses common to senior pets.  The doctors and staff at Animal Hospital, Inc., are dedicated to providing your pet with the highest level of care throughout all stages of life. (Download Senior Wellness Forms)

Our annual Senior Wellness Exam may include the following:

• Complete Physical Exam
• Chemistry Profile with Electrolytes
• Complete Blood Count
• Complete Urinalysis
• Total T4 for Felines
• Chest/Abdominal X-rays
• Arthritis Screen
• A Written Evaluation

These procedures allow our doctors earlier disease intervention resulting in better treatment success of the many senior illnesses.  In conjunction with your pet’s routine vaccinations, heartworm and fecal testing, and heartworm and flea prevention, our senior wellness program will enable them to live longer, healthier lives.

Common Canine Senior Illnesses Include:

• Degenerative Joint Disease
• Obesity
• Dental Disease
• Cardiovascular Disease
• Cataracts
• Incontinence
• Kidney disease
• Liver Disease
• Hypothyroidism
• Diabetes
• Cognitive Dysfunction Syndrome (AKA ‘Old Dog Syndrome’)

Common Feline Senior Illnesses Include:

• Obesity
• Dental Disease
• Hyperthyroidism
• Cardiovascular Disease
• Anemia
• Chronic Renal Failure
• Diabetes