Did you know?


The oldest recorded age of a cat is 34 years. The oldest recorded age of a dog is 29 years.
Pets age more rapidly then their people. the avage dog is considered a senior at age 7. Senior pets ofter require increased attention and more frequesnt visits to the veterinarian. As their needs change, they may also require changes in their diet, and to their home environment. Senior pet exams are similar to those for younger, but are more in depth, and may include dental care, blood work, and specific checks for physical signs of diseases that are more likely in older pets.

How often & what is included in senior pet care exams?

  • Senior pets should receive exams twice yearly:
  • Auscultation of the heart and lungs
  • musculoskeletal and Nervous systems exam
  • Skin, hair coat and ear exams
  • Oral exams
  • Basic eye exams
  • Consultation of dietary needs and any mobility issues on behavior changes

Senior Care

Do older animals need vaccines?


The answer is yea. However, their vaccine needsmay change as their lifestyle changes. We will review your dog's current lifestyle habits and decide together which vaccines are needed to protect your canine friend from disease.

Vaccines offered at our hospital


  • Distemper / Parvovirus / Adenovirus / Parainfluenza
  • Bordetella
  • Rabies
  • Leptosporosis
  • Lyme
  • Influenza

How often & what is included in senior pet care exams?


  • Senior pets should receive exams twice yearly:
  • Auscultation of the heart and lungs
  • Musculoskeletal and Nervous systems exam
  • Skin, hair coat and ear exams
  • Oral exams
  • Basic eye exams
  • Consultation of dietary needs and any mobility issues on behavior changes
  • Senior pets should receive the folowing screening yearly:
  • Senior wellness lab work
  • Senior eye screening (schimer tear testing / IOP)

How often should i have wellness blood work on my pet if they feel fine?

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  • ​​Even if blood work is normal it provides a base line reading prior to disease
  • Animals often hide illness from their human pack. Because of this we do not always diagnose disease as early as we would like to and may have less options for treatment. You may assume your pet is sleeping more because they are older, when really they have a disease process going on in their body. Blood work, in conjunction with an exam, will help us treat your pet so they feel better
  • Your pet is on medication already or we are starting a medication