Dogs and cats age on average, five to eight times faster than humans. By age two, most pets have already reached adulthood. At age four, many are entering middle age. By age seven, many cats and dogs, particularly larger breed dogs, are entering their senior years.
Because pets age so rapidly, major health changes can occur in a short amount of time. The risk of heart disease, arthritis, kidney disease, cancer, diabetes, obesityand other serious conditions all increase with age. Early detection is important and annual health checks can help your veterinarian diagnose and treat problems early or even prevent problems occurring altogether, thereforeenabling the best possible outcome for your pet. Annual health checks also offer you a great opportunity to ask us about nutrition, behaviour or any other topics.
Having a regular health examination is important for all of us. It is especially important for our pets who age faster than humans AND can’t always tell us when something is wrong.
Did you know that pets age between 5-8 times faster than humans? Pets are considered a senior when they have exceeded half their life expectancy – this is from 7 years of age for cats and 5-8 years of age for dogs. Senior pets are at increased risk of many diseases.
We recommend an annual health examination for adult dogs and cats – this is usually performed with pets’ annual vaccination. Senior and geriatric pets should have an annual blood test along with their health examination.
Having a regular health examination will help detect and treat many health problems before they progress – including dental disease, skin problems, diabetes, obesity, arthritis, cancers.
An annual health examination also provides a great opportunity to talk about which foods are best for your pet, protecting your family from parasites and any other topics you need to discus with our staff.
The most important annual health screenings for dogs and cats:
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