Did you know that every year for a dog or a cat is equivalent to several years for a person when it comes to aging? Unfortunately, health becomes more of a priority as the years pass by. Pets at age 7 years of age and older may be at an increased risk of developing age-related problems such as arthritis, diabetes, liver and kidney disease. Regular exams and senior wellness profiles (blood tests and urinalysis)can give a more complete picture of your pets overall health.
Early detection of disease can mean more years of love, comfort and enjoyment with your best friend, who is always there for you.
If you have noticed any changes or problems in the following list please contact us
Skin-Hair loss or dry flaky skin
Lumps, warts, cysts
Mouth-Bad breath, tartar on teeth, inflamed gums
Ears-Odor from ears, head shaking
Chest-Coughing, gagging, listless, lacking energy
Stomach-Vomiting, diarrhea, changes in appetite
Legs/Back-Limping stiff, slow to rise after resting
Kidneys/Bladder-Increase or decrease in water consumption, urinating. Going out in the middle of the night
Behavior-Excessive sleeping, unusual eating, decrease in activity
Physical appearance-weight loss, muscle loss, weight gain
Did you know that every year for a dog or a cat is equivalent to several years for a person when it comes to aging? – See more at: http://www.pethealthnetwork.com/pet-health/my-pets-perfectly-healthy-why-should-i-see-my-veterinarian#sthash.kVCjq7er.dpuf
