Dogs and cats age on average, five to eight times faster than humans. By age two, most pets have already reached adulthood. At age four, many are entering middle age. By age seven, many cats and dogs, particularly larger breed dogs, are entering their senior years.
Because pets age so rapidly, major health changes can occur in a short amount of time. The risk of heart disease, arthritis, kidney disease, cancer, diabetes, obesityand other serious conditions all increase with age. Early detection is important and annual health checks can help your veterinarian diagnose and treat problems early or even prevent problems occurring altogether, thereforeenabling the best possible outcome for your pet. Annual health checks also offer you a great opportunity to ask us about nutrition, behaviour or any other topics.
We like time to get to know our patients (and their owners). That's why we've increased our time slots for vaccinations and consultations to 20 minutes, giving you more time to talk about any concerns and make your pet feel as comfortable as possible. We won't get offended if they want to have a snooze during their appointment!
We also offer specialised Senior Pet Checks. These are optional, but useful health checks for dogs & cats that are usually performed in between yearly vaccinations, that aim to screen for any pre-clinical disease for animals over 7 years of age. These appointments combine a physical health check and a blood test at a discounted fee.
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