Posts Tagged: older pets January 24, 2011 by Animal Medical Hospital & Urgent Care Ain’t Getting Any Younger Our pets are living longer than ever before thanks to advancements in care and medicine. With this increased lifespan, however, comes increased susceptibility to disease. By recognizing that our pets age more quickly than we do and taking appropriate precautions and actions, we can ensure that their golden years are quality years. It is easy […] Read More On the Lookout Animals are very good at hiding signs of illness and weakness. If you think about it, it makes sense. Critters living out in the wild that are not at the top of their game are often called dinner. Our family friends are not living out in nature, however. It is our job to pay close […] Read More An Ounce of Prevention Simple things such as osteoarthritis, weight changes, or dental disease can affect your senior pet immensely. In many cases preventative care can help to minimize or eliminate the impact of such challenges. Routine veterinary care Because animals age so much more quickly than humans, semi-annual wellness visits are advised. At these visits your veterinarian can […] Read More The Golden Years It may seem like yesterday that you first fell in love with your puppy or kitten, but everyday they are getting older. Certain changes are common in aging pets just as they are for people. These changes can affect how your pet behaves and experiences life. By acknowledging them, however, we can help our pets […] Read More
