Pet Care For Seniors

	Senior Dog Senior Cat Patient Stories

Senior Dog

At Dundas Euclid Animal Hospital, we are dedicated to making the most current veterinary health care practices available to your pet. Comprehensive physical examinations and screenings, vaccinations, parasite prevention, and excellent nutrition all contribute to the health and well being of our pets. As part of providing the best preventive health care to your dog we also encourage clients to have blood and urine analysis (or wellness profile) done on their pets annually. This is particularly valuable for dogs and cats who are 7 years of age or older.
In addition to the general exam, a geriatric wellness profile evaluates the teeth, skeletal system, monitors weight, and includes urinalysis and bloodwork. As well, the importance of diet and the changing needs in nutrition are discussed.

HOW OLD IS YOUR DOG?

The wellness profile gives us a more complete picture of your dog's health and well-being. It also provides a baseline for comparison with future profile results. Preventive healthcare is vital to a long and happy life. To book your pet's Senior's Profile or to obtain more information about our Celebrating Senior's Program, please call our hospital staff - we're here to help you with all of your pet's healthcare needs.

Senior Cat

At Dundas Euclid Animal Hospital, we are dedicated to making the most current veterinary health care practices available to your pet. Comprehensive physical examinations and screenings, vaccinations, parasite prevention, and excellent nutrition all contribute to the health and well being of our pets. As part of providing the best preventive health care to your cat we also encourage clients to have blood and urine analysis (or wellness profile) done on their pets annually. This is particularly valuable for dogs and cats who are 7 years of age or older.
In addition to the general exam, a geriatric wellness profile evaluates the teeth, skeletal system, monitors weight, and includes urinalysis and bloodwork. As well, the importance of diet and the changing needs in nutrition are discussed.
Why pets over 7 years of age? Cats age seven and older are at an increased risk of developing age-related problems such as arthritis, diabetes, liver, kidney, thyroid, and dental disease. Early detection allows for proper treatment. Animals in the wild try to hide ill health as a natural defence mechanism; so do our housepets. It is sometimes difficult to know when our pets are sick or in pain. This is why screening for subclinical diseases and complete bi-annual examinations are so important, especially in a cat's later years. A cat becomes a senior at age seven!

HOW OLD IS YOUR Cat?

Human Equivalent (Years)

Cat's Age

The wellness profile gives us a more complete picture of your cat's health and well-being. It also provides a baseline for comparison with future profile results. Preventive healthcare is vital to a long and happy life. To book your pet's Senior's Profile or to obtain more information about our Celebrating Senior's Program, please call our hospital staff - we're here to help you with all of your pet's healthcare needs.

Patient Stories

"Linc" 9 year old neutered male cat Linc

Linc presented initially for a lameness on his right hind leg. that was not improving. Because of his age a wellness exam was performed to help rule out any other sub clinical problems.
His bloodwork showed an elevated blood sugar A urinalysis was done and showed sugar in the urine as well as ketones. A diagnosis of diabetes was made and treatment started.
Linc now receives daily injections of insulin and his diabetes is under control

"Casey" 7 Year Old Beagle Casey

Casey presented initially for itchiness of the skin and ears. On exam he was found to be markedly overweight. A wellness profile was done The tests revealed a very low T4 level. A diagnosis of hypothyroidism was made.
Thyroid supplementation was begun in conjunction with a low calorie food. A few weeks after treatment Casey's skin began to clear up, and he started losing weight. He also started acting much livelier than before. He is now doing very well

"Simone" 12 Year Old Female Spayed Cat

Simone presented with a complaint of weight loss and intermittent vomiting. Physical exam revealed her to be thin but otherwise normal. . A wellness exam was performed and detected elevated T4 indicating hyperthyroidism and poor kidney function signaling early renal failure.
Her diet was changed and she was prescribed ,medication to treat her thyroid condition and slow down the onset of overt renal failure. She is now stable and doing well

"Sabrina" 16 Year Old Female Shepherd Mix Sabrina

Sabrina had been gradually becoming less active, was beginning to urinate in the house, she slept most of the time and was quite stiff.
Physical exam revealed stiffness and pain in her hind end, dull coat, and several callous growths on her legs. A wellness profile was done and hypothyroidism was confirmed.
Diagnosis of hypothyroidism and arthritis were made.
Thyroid supplementation was begun as well as anti-inflammatory drugs for her arthritis. This treatment protocol has rejuvenated her and she is now much more active, alert and playful.