Home • Services • Senior Dog Wellness Health Care

Senior Dog Wellness Health Care

Emphasizing Your Dog’s Wellness Care Throughout Their Life Will Significantly Increase Their Lifespan.

When a dog reaches his or her “senior” years, normal changes take place and diseases may follow that can often affect their overall health, well-being and comfort. Many conditions, when detected early and treated properly, can be prevented from progressing into more serious and sometimes life threatening illnesses. We recommend bi-annual senior wellness exams so that we may monitor your senior dog’s health before serious problems develop which may negatively affect your dog’s quality of life. We encourage our clients to take an active role in the prevention of ailments associated with the aging process that may affect their senior dog.

Our bi-annual comprehensive senior canine wellness exam includes:

• An in-depth, “nose to tail” examination
• Dental evaluation
• Comprehensive diagnostic testing that may include a senior dog blood profile analysis (blood count and blood chemistry panel), urine and fecal analysis, x-rays, blood and eye pressure testing.
• Vaccinations
• Parasite testing and prevention
• Heartworm testing and prevention
• Weight assessment, nutrition and dietary advice
• Additional testing as may be indicated

If you notice any of the following symptoms, we recommend you schedule an appointment to discuss them with our veterinarian:

• Weight loss
• Decrease in appetite
• Excess urination
• Excess drinking
• Reduced exercise, reluctance to move, run, jump, etc.
• Perception of pain  when your pet moves or is handled
• Any vomiting or diarrhea
• Change in urination, infrequent urination or lack of bowel movements
• New lumps or bumps
• Change in dog’s energy level

Never Give Medication to a Senior Dog Unless It Was Prescribed By A Veterinarian
Most Importantly, NEVER GIVE medications without direct approval from your veterinarian. Many products that are deemed safe for humans are extremely toxic to pets and can prove to be fatal.  If in doubt — Call Our Office first and ask - 973-831-2426