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Senior Pet CareMetroPet Veterinary Clinic2022-06-27T09:18:36+00:00

Senior Care

The golden years can be their best yet.

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  • 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.
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  • Home
  • About
    • Team
    • Fear Free
    • Careers
    • Hospital Tour
  • Dogs & Cats
    • Preventive Care
    • Illness Exams
    • Laser Surgery
    • Laser Therapy
    • In-House Laboratory
    • Dentistry
    • Spay & Neuter
    • Soft Tissue Surgery
    • Anesthesia
  • Exotics
    • Ferrets
    • Rabbits
    • Guinea Pigs
    • Mini Pigs
    • Rodents
    • Chinchillas
    • Sugar Gliders
    • Reptiles
  • Resources
    • Forms
      • New Client
      • Financial Policy
      • Prescription Refill
      • Client Update Form
      • Canine Pre Anesthetic/Surgical Forms/Pre surgical Questionnaire
      • Allergy and Dermatology Questionnaire
      • New Pet/Current Client Form
      • Pocket Pets, Ferrets, Pigs, and Exotics Pre Surgical Paperwork
      • Feline Pre Anesthetic/Surgical Form
    • Common Symptoms
    • Payment Options
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  • Online Pharmacy
  • Blog
  • Contact
  • 440-826-1520
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