Senior Health

Our mission statement is: “To help you enjoy your pet being happy and healthy for longer.”

With this in mind, we’ve crafted a special health offering for our senior patients.

Pets age much faster than we do, reaching middle age at 6 – 8 years and becoming geriatric around 9 – 12 years. While slowing down and other age-related changes are often accepted as ‘normal’, these vague symptoms can also be the first signs of more complex issues developing under the surface.

Senior WOF (Wellness Check)

To understand your senior pet’s health status, we recommend a Senior WOF at least once a year.

This enables us to check: 

• Internal organ health
• Cognition (yes, cats and dogs can become senile too)
• Mobility and any associated pain or discomfort
• Early signs of disease such as cancer or kidney problems
• Skin lumps (waiting to see how they grow is not a good strategy)

Cats, in particular, are experts at hiding discomfort until disease is very advanced. These checks allow us to catch problems early.

Why it matters

With the right information, there is so much we can do to support your pet in their senior years. Often stiff or confused pets experience a huge improvement in quality of life once treatment begins.

What’s included

During your pet’s Senior Health Check, your vet and vet nurse will work with you to build a complete picture of your pet’s health.

The package includes:

• 40-minute consultation
• Mobility assessment
• Comprehensive senior blood tests
• Urine testing

Package cost: $350

Special offer: $300 ($50 discount)

Book a Vet Consult now to take advantage of this special offer.

We highly recommend that owners of senior pets complete a mobility assessment at least twice a year. Please use our free mobility assessment tools below: