Senior Wellness: Making the Golden Years Great
At Campbell Village Veterinary Clinic, our senior wellness program addresses the unique health needs of aging pets through proactive monitoring, early intervention, and compassionate care. With more frequent exams, comprehensive diagnostics, and age-appropriate treatments, we help your senior companion stay comfortable, mobile, and happy throughout their golden years.
The Distinguished Care They Deserve
We get it – it’s tough to acknowledge when our beloved companions start showing their age. But here’s the reality: most dogs become seniors around seven, and cats around nine. Our pets age much faster than we do, which means health issues can progress quickly too. That’s exactly why senior pet wellness care matters so much.
Campbell Village Veterinary Clinic recommends bringing your senior pet in twice yearly for exams and comprehensive bloodwork. This proactive approach helps ensure they enjoy the longest, healthiest, and most comfortable years possible. Regular check-ups let us track your pet’s aging process and catch developing conditions before they become serious problems.
Advanced diagnostics are the foundation of our senior evaluations. Bloodwork monitors red and white blood cell counts while checking kidney, liver, pancreas, and thyroid function, among other vital markers. Health conditions like diabetes, decreased kidney function, and thyroid imbalances become more common with age, making consistent monitoring essential. When appropriate, we may also recommend routine X-rays to evaluate your senior pet’s overall health.
Periodontal disease is always a concern for our pets’ comfort and wellbeing, and it’s especially hard on our older companions. That’s why thorough dental exams are part of every senior wellness visit. We also want to hear about any behavioral changes you’ve noticed. As dogs and cats enter their golden years, watching for signs of cognitive dysfunction (like disorientation, house soiling, or wandering) becomes important.
Our comprehensive senior wellness approach includes pain management strategies, mobility support, nutritional guidance, and mental enrichment recommendations to keep your aging companion comfortable and engaged. We understand the special bond you’ve built with your longtime friend and work to preserve their quality of life in every way possible.
Modern veterinary medicine offers more treatments and innovations than ever to help our distinguished companions live their best lives. Give us a call at 469-250-5170 to schedule your senior pet’s wellness exam at Campbell Village Veterinary Clinic.