Senior Preventative Care
Preventative checks keep your senior pet healthy and happy
As our pets age they can develop different health issues. The best way to ensure your pet lives a long and healthy life is by taking them to the vet regularly. Prevention is better than a cure, so preventative vet care is key.
By the age of 9, 1 in 5 dogs and 1 in 3 cats develop kidney disease and other potentially life threating health issues. These conditions can be silent killers, as animals often don’t show symptoms until the diseases are advanced.
For your peace of mind, we recommend a full health check for your senior pet. A health check can uncover potentially life-threatening health issues in 60% of cats and 40% of dogs.
This month only, RSPCA vets are offering Senior Preventative Care Consultations for $250 (usually valued at $500).
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Your 30-minute comprehensive consultation includes a total nose-to-tail check-up:
- Urine test
- Blood test
- Stool sample
- Check for lumps & bumps
- Eye and ear check
- Weight assessment
- Joint assessment
- Dental assessment
Our experienced vets will assess your pet’s internal health through our diagnostic panel, to proactively identify and detect diseases at an earlier stage.
For your appointment, please bring:
- Your pet!
- A fresh stool sample for testing (any container will do!)
- Any concerns you have regarding your pet’s health
Early detection is key
Discovering diseases early provides you and your vet with more treatment options, can help to slow the progression of disease, or simply help keep your beloved pet comfortable with the most appropriate care in their golden years.
Here are some symptoms to look out for that could indicate more serious health issues:
- Joint health issues
- Changes in toileting habits
- Change in toileting habits or an increase in accidents inside
- Slowing down
- Weight loss
- Lethargy
- Lumps and bumps
- Behavioural changes (such as becoming quiet or aggressive)
- Anxiety (older pets can become anxious as they lose their senses or experience pain)
- Mobility issues
- Diet challenges
- Obesity (calorie requirements reduce with age, necessitating prescription diets)
- Grooming difficulties (especially in cats)
Our experience RPSCA vet team is committed to ongoing training and uses the latest technologies and procedures to ensure the best outcome for pets and owners.
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