My animal is considered old?
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Pet
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When is a pet considered senior
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Small-breed dogs (up to 10 Kg)
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After 9 years
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Medium-breed dogs (11 Kg to 40 Kg)
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After 8 years
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Large-breed dogs (above 40 Kg)
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After 7 years
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Majority of cats
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After 9 years
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What can I do to ensure that my pet is aging well?
When your pet reaches an age where he starts to be considered senior, it’s necessary to make a yearly routine visit. Here your veterinarian gives you advices about specific care and if necessary, will conduct some exams. This will help to prevent or diagnose a number of diseases earlier. As in humans, the internal organs of a senior animal began to lose its functions..
What’s a geriatric consultation?
It’s a routine consultation where a full assessment of your pet health is held. Routine analyzes, including biochemical analysis, blood count, urinalysis, blood pressure measurement may be suggested. If the veterinarian detects any problem, more exams should be required such as ultrasound, x-ray, electrocardiogram and others for the diagnosis of certain diseases.
Most common diseases in older dogs and cats :
• Obesity
• Cardiovascular Diseases
• Dental Diseases
• Kidney and Liver Diseases
• Cancers
• Urinary Tract and Intestinal Infections
Why should I do an annual geriatric consultation to my pet?
Doing an annual geriatric consultation will extend and promote a better life quality to your pet and simultaneously reduce the medium term, spending on veterinary consultations, surgeries and medications.
