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The golden years deserve golden care. We're here to help your senior pet age gracefully and comfortably.
Senior pets can develop health issues quickly. A lot can change in 6 months—in human terms, that's like going 2-4 years between checkups. Regular exams help us catch and manage conditions early.
Joint pain and stiffness, difficulty rising or climbing stairs
Increased thirst and urination, weight loss
Coughing, exercise intolerance, rapid breathing
Confusion, pacing at night, house soiling
Bad breath, difficulty eating, weight loss
Lumps, weight loss, changes in appetite or energy
Similar to Alzheimer's in humans, cognitive dysfunction affects many senior dogs. Signs include:
While not curable, medications and supplements can help slow progression and improve quality of life.
Increased thirst/urination, weight loss, poor appetite
Weight loss despite good appetite, increased activity, vomiting
Increased thirst/urination, weight loss, weakness
Reluctance to jump, hiding, decreased grooming
Rapid breathing, lethargy, hiding
Drooling, difficulty eating, weight loss
Cats are masters at hiding discomfort—it's a survival instinct. Signs of pain in cats are often subtle: decreased jumping, hiding more, changes in grooming, or reduced interaction. If your senior cat is "slowing down," they may actually be in pain. Arthritis is vastly underdiagnosed in cats because they don't limp like dogs do.
Senior pets deserve to be comfortable. We have many options for managing chronic pain:
We know thinking about end-of-life care is difficult. We're here to help you assess your pet's quality of life and support you through whatever decisions you face. Some questions to consider:
If you're struggling with these questions, please talk to us. We can help you evaluate your pet's comfort and discuss all options—including hospice care and humane euthanasia when the time comes.
Let's work together to keep your senior pet comfortable and thriving for as long as possible.