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Senior Pets
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Apr 01 2013
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Changes in Aging Pets
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Changes in Aging Pets: Senses
The progressive loss of both vision and hearing are common in aging, or senior, pets. The lack of these senses may go undetected by the pet owner until the pet is placed in an unfamiliar environment. For example, a pet owner may not notice their pet is having difficulty seeing until they bump into furniture after it has been rearranged. In these cases, a pet will become anxious, so the pet owner should reassure their pet by staying nearby.
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Bodily Health
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May 01 2013
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Feline Dental
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I learned from my veterinarian that dental disease is common in cats. How do I know if my cat has dental disease?
Dental disease in cats is very common. It is estimated that almost 70% of cats over the age of 3 have some type of dental disease. If your cat has shown less of an interest in eating, is dropping food from its mouth, or now prefers softer food, dental disease and the pain it often brings may be the reason.
A “finicky” eater, especially one that’s losing weight, may be in need of a dental check to make sure its teeth are not the reason for its lack of interest in eating. Other signs to look for are foul smelling breath, drooling, pawing at the mouth or head shaking.
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Mar 01 2013
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Intestinal Parasite Screening
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Intestinal Parasite Screening:
Hookworms, roundworms, whipworms and other intestinal parasites can be found everywhere in the environment. Infection of these parasites may lead to poor health, vomiting and/or diarrhea, anemia, and, in more severe cases, death.
However, through proper husbandry and wellness, intestinal parasites can be avoided. In addition, with the modern prescription preventatives and treatments available today, no pet should suffer from the infestation of intestinal parasites.
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Jan 01 2013
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Junior Adult Screening
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Junior and Adult Health Screening
A non-senior pet does not need regular visits to the veterinarian’s office, right? Wrong! A non-senior, or junior or adult, pet’s health should never be taken for granted. Instead, regular visits to the veterinarian should take place in order to aid that pet in living the longest and healthiest life possible. In fact, all healthy pets should see their veterinarian at least once a year. These yearly visits will include:
Veterinarian/Client Consultation
This gives the pet owner, or client, one-on-one time with the veterinarian. At this time the pet owner and veterinarian will discuss the pet’s daily routine, heath care, nutrition and other age-appropriate matters. The pet owner should point out any changes in their pet’s health or behavior or convey any other existing concerns.
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