Veterinarian Service
Senior Pet Care Veterinary Service in Old Saybrook, CT
Our veterinarians at Animal Hospital of Old Saybrook are committed to assisting owners in keeping their senior pets healthy and comfortable during their golden years.
Senior Pet Care in Old Saybrook, CT
Senior pets are a lot like senior humans – they require more frequent checkups and tender loving care to keep them happy and healthy. There is a difference between aging animals and older people, however. Your pet ages much faster than you do, so disease and illness progress more quickly as well.
At Animal Hospital of Old Saybrook, we know all the work that goes into keeping an animal healthy over the course of a lifetime, and we understand very well just how important your senior pet is to you. Your furry friend has reached these precious golden years because you’ve done your job as a pet parent, feeding them nourishing food, getting them plenty of exercise and socialization, and showering them with love.
The rest, of course, is up to us, and we have made senior wellness one of our main missions. A large part of that mission is preventative care. Beginning when your pet is seven years old, we recommend twice-yearly exams, as well as regular bloodwork that can check for issues like anemia, liver disease, hypothyroidism, and kidney problems.
Your senior pet’s routine wellness examination gives you an opportunity to discuss concerns and includes specialized lab work to detect early signs of disease processes. Our veterinarian tailors these exams and tests to your pet’s age, breed, lifestyle, and physical condition in order to best meet their health needs. We also include information regarding nutrition, pain and arthritis management, and preserving the quality of life.
If your golden oldie could use some TLC, call us at 860-399-6249.
Veterinary Services
Below are all of the veterinary services we offer at the Animal Hospital of Old Saybrook. If you have any questions regarding our services, please feel free to call us.