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The Best Prescription for your senior pet – Senior Wellness Exams

By April 14th, 2012No Comments

Pets and people have similar needs throughout their respective. As with their masters, pets need to receive medical attention more often as they get older.

Regular wellness exams allow your veterinarian to evaluate yourpet’s general health, and become aware of any problems before they become serious illnesses.

Wellness exams twice a year are important for senior pets in order to prevent and treat illnesses that come with age, and to help keep them in tip-top shape.

Many aspects of your pet’s health can change in a short amount of time, so make sure your pet does not miss even one exam!

Geriatric patients also need more extensive evaluations than their younger counterparts, such as additional blood tests and ocular pressure checks. The tests are age-specific and can be customized to each animal’s breed and health history.

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