Senior Care
As your pet ages, nutritional needs and physical abilities change. Subtle, sometimes undetected, changes begin to occur. Your aging pet may become more susceptible to cancer, kidney disease, heart problems, pancreatic disease, and hormonal imbalances such as thyroid conditions or diabetes. Dental disease may occur and predispose your pet to a host of other problems. Arthritic conditions cause pain and immobility and change the way your pet is able to interact in the family. Behavior changes and unexpected bad habits such as house soiling can suddenly make your beloved friend a difficult housemate. The good news is that early detection and treatment can often add years to your pet's life. Current tests frequently detect disease before symptoms are even apparent. Advanced radiography, ultrasound, endoscopy, EKG, and Doppler blood pressure measurements are now routinely available for pets. Modern diagnostic lab tests can be run rapidly (often during an office exam).
