Senior Pet Wellness

Our senior pet wellness program at Erin Mills Pet Hospital helps your pet stay healthy and detect potential issues early. With regular exams and tailored care, we can improve your companion’s quality of life and even extend their longevity.

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Senior Pet Wellness in Mississauga, ON

We provide baseline exams and diagnostic testing to monitor your pet’s health as they age. Our goal is to manage symptoms and ensure a comfortable, happy life for your senior pet.

Importance of Senior Pet Wellness

As dogs and cats age, they require more attention and special care. Our senior wellness program helps keep your pet fit and healthy as they grow older, allowing us to catch potential issues earlier when they are easier to treat or manage. Regular veterinary exams are crucial for senior pets, as they can significantly extend your pet’s lifespan.

Diagnosing diseases and conditions early is especially important for senior pets, as risks for arthritis, cancer, diabetes, heart disease, hormone disorders, and kidney and liver problems increase with age. Additionally, dogs and cats may not show symptoms of serious diseases until they are quite advanced. Senior status varies by breed and size, and we can help you determine what stage your pet is in.

Tailored Senior Wellness Care

Before your pet reaches senior status, we recommend a baseline exam and diagnostic workup at around 7 years of age for dogs and 8 years of age for cats. This helps establish a record of what is normal for your pet, allowing us to monitor any changes over time. Senior pets will benefit from more frequent veterinary exams and diagnostic testing.

We treat symptoms commonly associated with aging, including cognitive dysfunction syndrome (similar to Alzheimer’s in humans). By identifying and managing pain, suggesting proper nutrition and exercise, and making environmental modifications, we can improve your pet’s quality of life. We’ll create a personalized senior wellness plan tailored to your pet’s unique needs. Call us today to schedule your pet’s exam!