Senior Care
As our pets get older their health needs require more attention and they may need more frequent visits to the veterinarian. If medical problems are recognized and treated early, the treatment may be simple for your pet and less expensive for you. We recommend bi-annual exams for our senior pets to diagnose medical problems in the early stage.
A geriatric exam is more extensive than a simple check-up and includes a complete physical exam, oral, intraocular pressures and and recording of body weight and body condition. At Paws & Claws Animal Hospital, we recommend all dogs and cats over 7 years of age have a complete blood count (CBC), biochemistry profile, and T4 (thyroid hormone screening) annually at the time of their yearly physical examination. This is the foundation of preventive medicine and is intended to uncover hidden problems before they are manifested.
Your veterinarian may recommend exercise modification, administration of medications, and a change in diet which are crucial to the health and quality of life of your senior pet.
A geriatric exam is more extensive than a simple check-up and includes a complete physical exam, oral, intraocular pressures and and recording of body weight and body condition. At Paws & Claws Animal Hospital, we recommend all dogs and cats over 7 years of age have a complete blood count (CBC), biochemistry profile, and T4 (thyroid hormone screening) annually at the time of their yearly physical examination. This is the foundation of preventive medicine and is intended to uncover hidden problems before they are manifested.
Your veterinarian may recommend exercise modification, administration of medications, and a change in diet which are crucial to the health and quality of life of your senior pet.
