Services : Elderly Pet Check ups

As your pet gets older we would advise health checks at least on a yearly basis.

At your pet's yearly booster he or she will receive a complete health check.

However a year can be a long time in an animal's life and your vet may advise you to bring your pet in more frequently if we feel it is appropriate.

Trends in weight, appetite and thirst can be early indications of some conditions commonly found in elderly pets such as kidney disease or an over active thyroid.

A vet may pick up subtle signs such as a heart murmur which may explain a gradual slowing down that you may have just put down to "old age" or may recommend taking blood pressure or getting a urine sample.

You may want to discuss problems such as incontinence or apparent mental changes.

Many conditions of the elderly pet can be managed successfully with a combination of medication, supplements or changing feeding. This can lead to an enhanced quality of life for an extended period in many cases.

If you feel you would like an elderly pet check up please phone reception to arrange an appointment.

A full health check is included in the cost of the vaccination, otherwise it will be just the cost of a normal consultation.

There will be an additional charge for extra tests or procedures.