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Senior Pet Fact File
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Pets become seniors at
around the age of seven years. |
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A seven-year-old pet is
equivalent to a 50-year-old person. |
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Switching to a food
specially formulated for senior pets can slow down the development of old age
diseases. |
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Senior pets are at a higher
risk of diseases including arthritis, kidney disease and canine brain ageing
(doggie Alzheimer’s). |
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Well-cared for pet dogs can
live for between 10 and 15 years, and cats slightly longer, about 13 to 15
years. |
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An estimated 40% of pets
are seniors. |
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One of the oldest cats
recorded, Ma, lived to 34 years. |
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The oldest recorded dog, an
Australian cattle dog called Bluey, lived to 29 years. |
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Disease is detected in 23%
of senior pets who have a senior health check, even though they appear
healthy. |
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We recommend that senior
pets have a veterinary check up every six months. Six months is the equivalent
of 3 to 4 years in your pet’s life. |
AGE AWARENESS
MONTH
Any dog or
cat from seven to ten years of age and older qualifies as a senior pet.
Common age
related diseases associated with both cats and dogs include:
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kidney disease
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diabetes
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thyroid
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bladder
problems and many more
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Diseases
and other age related health issues should be identified early on so we can
address the problems and manage them giving your pet a longer and healthier
life.
At the
moment we are offering a full general health check, blood testing and full urine
check for £49, this would normally cost £66.24 which is a 26% discount.
Please
contact the surgery for details or advice.
Bunny
Health Checks
Our qualified nurses check healthy bunnies with no pre-existing problems.
They discuss everything on a
health check form aimed at preventative health care, handling, diet etc. If
you know your bunny is not well then please book an appointment with one of our
veterinary surgeons instead.
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