Central Animal Hospital

 

Central Animal Hospital

Preventative Care is the Key to a Healthier, Longer Life for Seniors

We love our senior pets at Central!  By the time your pet has reached the age of 6, he/she has been to see us numerous times and we have formed a special bond with your pet.  Likewise, you probably love your pet more than you can describe in words.  Puppys and kittens are cute but seniors are the pets that have really captured our hearts through years of loyal companionship.

Our job at Central is to make sure your senior pet lives the longest, happiest life possible.  One way we do that is to convince you (their caregiver) to focus on preventative health care for your pet.  This includes regular testing, maintenance drugs that fend off disease and pain, and preventative procedures such as regular dental assessment and cleaning.  Since our pets age much faster than we do, these procedures are integral to our goal of making sure your pet lives the longest, happiest life possible.

The Pet Health Database on this site also provides a wealth of information about various health issues relating to seniors and pets of all ages.

All of the documents below will open as PDF files.  Adobe PDF viewer is available for free on the Adobe website.

We look forward to seeing you and your senior pet in the near future!

Steve Karnes, Hospital Manager
File NameDescription / Comment
Caring for the Senior CatLifelearn handout describing care for the senior cat.
CataractsLifelearn handout describing cataracts, testing, and treatment.
Chronic renal failureLifelearn handout describing chronic renal failure. This is a typical disease for older pets, especially cats.
Degenerative joint diseaseLifelearn handout describing degenerative joint disease, the diagnosis, and treatment.
Hyperthyroidism in CatsLifelearn handout describing hyperthyroidism in cats. This is a common issue for older cats.
Recommendations for Senior PetsLifelearn handout detailing veterinary recommendations for senior pets.
Wellness Blood Testing for Geriatric CatsLifelearn handout describing wellness testing for geriatric cats and the benefits of testing.
Wellness Blood Testing for Geriatric DogLifelearn handout describing what is included with geriatric wellness testing and the benefits of testing.