Senior Pet Care - Vet in Berea | MetroPet Veterinary Clinic

Senior Care

The golden years can be their best yet.

Loose or soft stools
Blood in the urine
Loss of appetite or change in eating/drinking/pooping schedule
Labored breathing, sneezing, or coughing
Change in behavior and body language (hunching, staying in the corner)
Overgrown teeth
Missing Hair/Bald Patches/Poor Grooming
Sores on the feet
Itching

New Care Needs

The old rule that one human year is equal to 7 dog years is not exactly true. It’s not a bad rule of thumb, but the actual equivalent age tends to change through the pet’s life. If you take the 1=7 rule at it’s face value, not taking your pet to the vet every year is like you not taking a child to the doctor for 7-10 years. As pets age, they need different care, just like with humans. The best way to keep them healthy for a long life is to have them seen at least every year until they are 6, and then twice a year from 7 on. This ensures that they are examined and screened for any disease that could come up in their lives. Catching a disease early means more options for care, less expense, and most importantly, longer and higher quality life.