Senior Pet Care - Vet in Berea | MetroPet Veterinary Clinic

Senior Care

The golden years can be their best yet.

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.

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