Annual checkups are strongly recommended by our clinics. This is because pets age faster than people and may develop illnesses quickly. Annual wellness checks can help detect some illnesses earlier and keep your pet healthier for longer. It is critical that you...
Senior cats have different health needs to younger cats. Here are a few ways to keep your oldie healthy: Regular vet checkups are vital Make sure your senior cat has regular visits with your vet. Cats over the age of 7 must see a vet once a year; twice a year if they...
Like humans, many pets suffer arthritis as they age and this is particularly noticeable as the colder weather draws in. It is one of the most common ailments seen in older pets, causing changes in affected joints that can be extremely painful for a cat or dog. But it...
Chronic kidney disease is one of the most common diseases in older cats. For this reason, all cats older than 7 years of age should undergo an annual checkup and kidney screening. Symptoms of chronic kidney disease - Increased water intake. Cats may start...
Like us, older pets suffer more health issues than younger pets. It's important to pay close attention as they get age because most pets don't show signs of many diseases until very late, making treatment less successful and more expensive. As pets age they suffer a...
A revolutionary new blood test is able to diagnose early stage kidney disease in cats and dogs. This means your pet can be treated earlier and given a longer life. The kidney's function is to filter toxins from the blood but if a kidney is damaged by disease it can't...
Kidney disease is one of the most common illnesses likely to affect our pets yet because signs of serious renal disease only appear after 75% of kidney function has already been lost, early detection is vitally important. Once chronic kidney failure develops it cannot...