Senior pet care
Senior pet health assessments at home
Older cats and dogs rarely tell you what hurts. They just do a little less. A twice-yearly check at home catches the change while there is still something useful to do about it.
Ageing is not a diagnosis
“He’s just getting old” often turns out to be arthritis, dental pain, high blood pressure, an overactive thyroid or early kidney disease — all of which respond well to treatment once they are found.
At home we can watch your pet move on their own flooring, see which chair they have stopped jumping onto, and check where the litter tray or water bowl sits. Small practical changes often do as much good as medication.
We recommend a check every six months from around seven years for dogs and cats, earlier for giant breeds. Bloods and blood pressure can all be done in the room your pet sleeps in.
Mobility and pain scoring
Joint examination, muscle mass, claw wear and a proper look at how your pet stands, walks and rises — then a pain relief plan if it is needed.
Blood, urine and blood pressure
Kidney, liver and thyroid screening, plus blood pressure for older cats, all sampled at home and reported back with a phone call.
Weight, diet and dental health
Body condition scoring, a look in the mouth, and honest advice on food, supplements and portion sizes for an older metabolism.
Quality of life review
Sleep, appetite, continence, confusion and enjoyment — reviewed openly, with no pressure and no assumptions about what you should decide.
Has your old dog or cat slowed down this year?
Let us take a proper look at home. If the news is difficult, our palliative and end of life care continues in the same hands.