What signs of aging does your dog or cat show? Have you seen any changes in sleep pattern? Is your old friend pacing and vocalizing at night, or appear disorientated and lost? Maybe you find her staring into space or sometimes stuck in corners. Have you noticed any accidents in the house lately? These behavioral signs may indicate aging of some of the internal organs and we may need to do blood tests to rule these in or out. However, they may be signs of senility and we can actually help improve your pet's quality of life with diet and, in some cases, medication.
Restlessness and pacing can indicate high blood pressure or hyperthyroidism, which is a hormonal disease. We offer blood pressure readings on older dogs and cats now and highly recommend doing this on an annual basis.
If your pet is showing signs of stiffness such as difficulty with stairs or climbing into the car we can check for arthritis. These old dears are also more likely to be grouchy as it hurts to move away from bouncy children. New and safer medications are now available for arthritis.
These above warning signs let you know it's time for a check up. Older pets need more frequent visits than young adults and the reward is improving your friend's golden years.
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