Pets eight years and older are considered to be seniors. In human terms, a 10-year-old dog is between 56 and 78 human-years-old (depending on weight) and a 10-year old cat is 63 human-years-old.
- An ageing pet’s organs gradually deteriorate and may lose their ability to function properly.
- Your pet seems healthy, but many problems common to senior pets (like kidney or heart failure) may not present symptoms until your pet becomes seriously ill.
- Early detection of disease often gives us more effective and less costly treatment options.
- Testing helps establish normal baseline values, creating a point of comparison for the future.
Book your appointment today to have your pets checked.
Written by Bedford South Veterinary Hospital
