FELINE SENIOR WELLNESS PROGRAM


"For The Health of Your Pet"


FELINE SENIOR WELLNESS

For Cats 7 Years of Age and Older

 

Your pet may SEEM healthy well into its senior years.  Nonetheless, there are many problems common to geriatric pets (like kidney and heart failure), which may not present symptoms until your pet becomes tragically ill. A comprehensive senior examination and diagnostic work-up helps your veterinarian to identify problems early enough to institute preventative health care measures. 

 

Conditions commonly seen in older cats include liver and kidney disease, dental disease, cancer, thyroid disease, heart disease, osteoarthritis, infectious diseases, diabetes mellitus, constipation and bladder problems.

WHAT DOES THE SENIOR WELLNESS PROGRAM INVOLVE?

 

SEMIANNUALLY:

  • Comprehensive Physical Exam and Dental Exam                                                          

ANNUALLY:

  • Bloodwork (Complete Blood Count, Blood Chemistry Panel, Thyroid Test) - To assess internal organ function.
  • Urinalysis - Evaluation of kidneys and bladder
  • X-Rays of Chest and Abdomen                                                                                   
  • Blood Pressure                                                                                                

 ADDITIONAL TESTING AVAILABLE:

  • Feline Leukemia / FIV Testing Annually for outdoor or at risk cats                 
  • ECG (Electrocardiogram of the heart) Every 1-2 years                                              
  • Abdominal Ultrasound Every 2-3 years                                                                     
  • Echocardiogram (Heart Ultrasound) Every 3-4 years                                     

 

* These are general recommendations.  Your veterinarian may recommend more frequent screening based on your pet's breed, age and overall health.

 

The tests may require a few hours to complete and the results are normally available within 24 hours.

Consider enrolling your pet in the senior wellness program today and give your pet the gift of a long, wonderful life!

 

Ask your veterinarian about discounts for workups on healthy pets.

 

 

 

Senior Care Wellness Program

 

Caring For Your Senior Cat

 

Statistics show that cats, like people are living longer.  That is great news!  We all treasure the companionship we share with our pets.  We also hope to provide them the longest, happiest and healthiest lives possible.

 

It may seem like only yesterday when you brought home that bright, bouncy kitten.  However, by 7 years, your cat has entered middle age.  At 12 years old, we consider cats to be "elderly," and at 15 and above, the term "aged" could even apply.  In reality, old age is never just a number but rather a measure of the effects of aging on the body.  Many variables affect aging, including genetics, nutrition and environment.  Although good genes remain a matter of luck, there are a growing number of ways we can "slow the clock" and promote a healthful, long life for our pets.