Senior Pets
How can I enjoy the company of my older pet for longer?
It is a sad fact that pets age much more rapidly than their owners. Each year represents 5 to 10% of an animal's lifespan. You may well have heard the saying that one year of a dog's life is equal to seven human years though the truth is a little more complicated!
After Eights Programme
The Orchard senior care programme is designed to proactively and regularly check for the health problems of aging pets. The object of the programme is to increase longevity, maintain health, and preserve the quality of life of your pet.
From the age of eight, we recommend that all dogs and cats should be examined every six months.
One of these checks is normally with the vet at the annual booster vaccination while the other visit is an in-depth senior health assessment by a member of the veterinary team, including a range of health screening tests. These tests allow us to diagnose problems such diabetes, liver or kidney disease, bladder problems, or heart disease. Health screens, such as blood, urine and blood pressure tests, help us to identify conditions that are not outwardly obvious.
If our examinations or tests reveal any abnormalities we will discuss these with you and recommend any further course of action that may be needed.
If your pet is over eight years and has not been to the Vets for six months, contact us now for an appointment.