Geriatric Care
As pets age, their health needs change. While yearly vaccinations remain important, we recommend that senior pets have a comprehensive check-up every 6 months. Regular assessments help keep your furry companions happy, active, and healthy in their golden years.
We've got your senior pet covered
A senior pet health check is a thorough examination tailored to your pet’s needs. It may include:
- Weight check – monitor healthy weight & detect changes
- Heart assessment – check for heart disease or age-related changes
- Arthritis evaluation – assess joints, mobility, and pain
- Dental health check – prevent oral disease and associated health issues
- Eye examination – monitor vision and eye health
- Skin & ear assessment – detect infections, parasites, or age-related conditions
- Lumps and bumps evaluation – early detection of masses or growths
- Lymph-node assessment – check for swelling or abnormalities
- Core body temperature check – detect fever or other underlying issues
- Blood & urine screens – identify internal organ function changes early
Why Senior Checks Matter
Early detection is key to keeping senior pets healthy, with regular examinations allowing our vets to identify subtle changes before serious illness develops, create personalised treatment plans including lifestyle or dietary modifications, reduce treatment costs and improve effectiveness, and support your pet’s mobility, comfort, and quality of life. It’s far easier to maintain good health as pets age than to try to restore it after illness occurs.
For more tailored care, see our Senior Dog and Senior Cat personalised programs, designed to provide ongoing support and wellness planning for older pets.