Senior Care

It depends on the breed, generally dogs become seniors around 7 years old while some of the giant breed dogs like the Great Dane become seniors as young as 5 years old.

In senior dogs, we commonly encounter joint and back pain, dental disease, weight gain and hearing and vision loss. We also can see changes in liver and kidney functions.

Ideally senior pets should be examined every 6 months and blood work is done annually to screen for early changes in organ function. Daily exercise that is tailored to your specific dog is a must to maintain good joint mobility and strong muscles.