Senior Care
Did you know that cats age faster than people and can be considered “seniors” at around 7 years of age? Just as our health care needs change as we age, your cat’s health care needs also change. Nutritional needs, exercise habits, and many aspects of your cat’s daily routine can change as your cat ages. But how can you tell the difference between “normal” aging and a medical problem? As in humans, some health issues that affect older cats can begin with very subtle changes that may go unnoticed until the problem has become serious.
Regular wellness visits are important for every stage of your cat’s life, so don’t forget to keep your senior cat’s scheduled wellness appointments. The best way to help protect your cat as he or she ages is to understand the aging process in cats. We understand that process and can help you help your cat. Even if your senior cat is already being treated for a medical condition, treatment recommendations can change as a condition progresses. Sometimes medication dosages need to be adjusted, or medication may need to be changed. Routine wellness blood work and other routine diagnostic testing are important for senior cats because these tests allow us to evaluate how your cat’s health is either responding to current management strategies or changing with age.
Your senior cat’s wellness examination is also your chance to have us address any of your questions or concerns about your cat. We welcome your questions and encourage you to be involved in decisions regarding your cat’s health care.
Older cats make wonderful companions, and thanks to advances in veterinary medicine, cats are living longer than ever! You are an important ally in your senior cat's health care. We are here to help ensure that your cat is safe and happy throughout their “golden years.”
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Regular wellness visits are important for every stage of your cat’s life, so don’t forget to keep your senior cat’s scheduled wellness appointments. The best way to help protect your cat as he or she ages is to understand the aging process in cats. We understand that process and can help you help your cat. Even if your senior cat is already being treated for a medical condition, treatment recommendations can change as a condition progresses. Sometimes medication dosages need to be adjusted, or medication may need to be changed. Routine wellness blood work and other routine diagnostic testing are important for senior cats because these tests allow us to evaluate how your cat’s health is either responding to current management strategies or changing with age.
Your senior cat’s wellness examination is also your chance to have us address any of your questions or concerns about your cat. We welcome your questions and encourage you to be involved in decisions regarding your cat’s health care.
Older cats make wonderful companions, and thanks to advances in veterinary medicine, cats are living longer than ever! You are an important ally in your senior cat's health care. We are here to help ensure that your cat is safe and happy throughout their “golden years.”
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