Senior Pet Health
- Dental disease and sore teeth
- Skin tumours
- Heart disease
- Kidney and liver disease
- Arthritis
- Abdominal problems and growths
- Skin disease
- Eye and ear problems
- High blood pressure
Blood testing
For pets seven years and over (depending on breed), we recommend an annual blood and urine test to screen for ‘silent’ diseases which often affect older animals but don’t tend to produce symptoms until the disease is very advanced. These illnesses include diabetes, kidney disease, tumours and liver disease. Our in-house pathology facilities make blood and urine tests a quick and painless procedure which could potentially save your pet’s life.
Arthritis
Blood pressure
High blood pressure is an extremely common problem seen in older cats and it can be associated with several serious diseases including elevated thyroid hormones, blindness and kidney disease. When you bring your senior cat in for a check-up the vet will do a non-invasive blood pressure test to ensure levels are normal and have not altered significantly since your last visit. Regular blood pressure testing is a pain free way to screen for and diagnose these diseases before they begin seriously impacting your cat’s quality of life.
If your pet is over the age of 7, your vet may chat to you about performing urine and or blood tests at your pet’s next visit. This will ensure we don’t miss anything important and we keep your pet as healthy as possible.
Need an appointment?
Where your pet’s unwell, or it’s time for a general check-up or vaccination, your furry friend is in good hands. Book online to see our expert Vets in Endeavour Hills!
Contact Details
Opening Hours
Monday – Friday: 8:30am – 7pm
Saturday: 8:30am – 1pm
Sunday: Closed
