Senior Dogs What to Expect
The health of your pet can change rapidly as he or she ages. Beginning at around 7yrs, many dogs enter their senior years. At this stage, dogs often begin to develop diseases common to their senior-human counterparts, such as: 
diabetes, heart disease, 
​hypothyroidism, kidney disease and cancer. In fact, 1 out of 10 dogs will have an underlying disease, even if they appear healthy. 
2 ways you can help your senior dog
1) Identify your pets age using this chart.  Is your dog a senior or geriatric?
2) If you have not seen us yet this year, book a senior consult with one of our vets
What to expect at a Senior Dog check up

Senior Cats What to Expect ​
The health of your cat can change drastically with age Cat Checkups & Preventive Care
Beginning at around age 9, your cat enters senior years. At this stage, cats often begin to develop diseases common to their senior-human counterparts, such as diabetes, heart disease, hyperthyroidism, kidney disease and cancer. 
In fact, 1 out of 10 pets that appears healthy, has an underlying disease, especially with cats who have a very strong survival instinct, they will hide any signs of weakness like disease or pain.
2 ways you can help your senior cat.
1.  Identify your cat's real age using this chart.
2.  Then, discuss ways to keep your pet healthy with your veterinarian.
What to expect from a senior cat checkup

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​check ups too.
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