With advances in medical care and nutrition, our pets are living longer, healthier lives. Much like when humans age, an elderly pet may require more time and attention to ensure they remain healthy and maintain an excellent quality of life.
At Bethel Animal Hospital, we can help you provide optimal care for your pet during their golden years through our senior pet wellness exams.
Why Are Senior Wellness Exams Important for My Pet?
A comprehensive evaluation performed on a regular schedule is the best way to detect sub-clinical diseases or to find increased risk factors for disease in senior patients. Older pets may need more frequent attention, therefore, we recommend twice yearly exams in our senior patients.
Enhancing Longevity and Quality of Life
Older pets are at a greater risk for specific diseases. Often, wellness exams catch age-related conditions and other health issues before your pet shows severe symptoms and the disease causes further damage. Early diagnosis enables us to take a proactive approach to your pet’s care.
Older pets are at a greater risk for specific diseases. Often, wellness exams catch age-related conditions and other health issues before your pet shows severe symptoms and the disease causes further damage. Early diagnosis enables us to take a proactive approach to your pet’s care.
Protecting Your Senior Pet’s Health
Even if your senior dog is healthy, wellness visits are essential to ensure they continue feeling their best.
Creating a Nutrition Plan
As your pet ages, they may gain or lose weight, potentially providing information about their health. When your pet visits our office, we will determine whether your pet is over- or underweight and diagnose any underlying causes of their weight gain or loss.
Diet becomes even more vital to ensure your pet is happy and healthy as they age. During your visit, our veterinary team can discuss senior feeding plans and meal options to ensure your pet continues to get the nutrients they need.
Early Detection Lab Work
Early detection lab work provides information about your pet’s health that we cannot ascertain through a physical exam. Early diagnosis and preventive medicine can keep your pet happy and healthy, extending the time you have to make memories with them.
Help Your Senior Pet Feel Their Best With Bethel Animal Hospital
Caring for your aging pet is easy with the dedicated team at Bethel Animal Hospital. We proudly serve pets of all ages and we look forward to caring for your senior pet. Call our office at 614-326-3000.
