Senior Dog Care 

How your pet's needs change.

Advances in veterinary medicine have made it possible for pets of all kinds to live long, healthy lives. However, when they become seniors, they require extra attention and medical care which is why it’s important to understand how their needs change as they age. 

Generally speaking, dogs are considered seniors at 7-years-old. When your dog becomes a senior, they’ll need regular physical exams, lab work, and dental care. Through diagnostic testing, such as complete blood counts, urinalyses, and fecal tests, we can detect diseases that commonly affect older pets. 

Some conditions that typically affect senior pets include:

• Arthritis, Mobility issues
• Hypothyroidism
• Kidney Disease
• Heart Disease
• Liver Disease
• Behavioral changes 
• Tumors and cancer 

Many of these conditions can be easily managed or treated when caught early. Our goal is to keep your cat happy and healthy well into their golden years and we can do that by addressing their needs on an individual basis.

If you have questions about how often we should see your senior dog or you’d like to schedule an appointment, please call us at (703) 729-9200.