Senior Profile
Is your pet growing old gracefully? Just like people, as your pet ages its organs will slowly deteriorate and lose their ability to function. With modern medical tools and in-house blood analysis, veterinarians can take a more proactive approach to maintain your pet's good health.
Senior animals are prone to many of the same diseases older humans experience—diabetes, renal disease, heart disease, cancer, hypothyroidism, and hyperthyroidism. Senior Wellness testing helps establish healthy baseline values and identify problems early, rather then waiting for obvious signs of tragic illness. This health profile also serves as a complete PreAnesthetic screen for a dental procedure or surgery. In addition, a Senior Profile helps us avoid using medications that may be unsafe for the pet's condition or health status.
Is my pet ready for Senior Wellness Testing?
We recommend senior wellness testing for ALL senior patients. Your pet is considered a senior once it has reached the following age:
| Small Dogs (<20 lb) |
9 to 13 years |
| Medium Dogs (21-50 lb) |
9 to 11 years |
| Large Dogs (51-90 lb) |
7.5 to 10.5 years |
| Giant Dogs (over 90 lb) |
6 to 9 years |
| Most Cats |
8 to 10 years |
| Rabbits |
5 years |
| Ferrets |
4 years |
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