Senior Pet Care at Petersburg Animal Hospital

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At Petersburg Veterinary Clinic, we are here to help you care for your pet every step of the way. When your dog reaches his or her senior years, we are here to guide you through this new life stage. Regular preventative care is even more important for senior pets to prevent or delay the diseases that older animals are more prone to including kidney, heart, and liver disease; cancers; organ failure; osteoarthritis; and hormone disorders, and more. Regular wellness visits also give us an opportunity to discuss any age-related changes that your pet may be experiencing. Please call us immediately if you notice any of the following signs in your dog or cat:

• Sudden weight loss or gain
• Significant decrease or increase in appetite or failure to eat for more than two days
• Noticeable decrease in vision
• Increasing inactivity or amount of time spent sleeping
• Excessive panting
• Hair loss, especially if accompanied by scratching in local area (as opposed to general)
• Seizures or convulsing

Call us today to schedule your dog or cat’s senior wellness exam, or if you have any questions regarding your senior pet’s health.