November 2012, Aubrey, LVT
Senior Wellness
Senior pets aging process can be much faster then a young puppy or kitten so it can be imperative to their health to do bi-annual wellness exams. These exams will help you and the doctor detect any disease process that may be starting such as arthritis, heart disease, and kidney disease. At a senior wellness check up plan for the possibility of bloodwork and urinalysis as well as the potential for x-rays. Blood work can tell us how the organs function is doing as well as any abnormalities that may be associated with an age related disease. X-rays can assist the doctor with the ability to look at some of the joints as well as the spine to detect arthritis, and over all bone and joint health. Another thing x-rays can aid the doctor in is giving them a look at some of the organs size and shape which also can help detect disease whether it be checking the heart to make sure its size and shape is normal as well as the kidneys bladder and if there are any masses. Help us help your pet go into their senior years by scheduling an exam with our doctors today!
Aubrey, LVT
