Each phase of your pet's life is a special time, including your pet's senior years. While your pet's health needs change with age, with modern veterinary medicine you can help maintain your companion's health and vitality throughout his or her lifetime. At Verona Animal Hospital, care for your mature pet includes more frequent check-ups so we can detect the
early signs of a variety of illnesses before they become more serious
health problems.

Generally speaking, we advise that pets older than 10 years of age be examined once every 6 months, and those older than 13 years once every
3 months. Common geriatric problems we screen for include kidney failure, bladder infections, heart problems, arthritis, dental infections and thyroid issues. Our doctors will advise you on symptoms and behaviors to look for that could indicate the existence of these health issues. Together, we can make your pet's senior years healthy, comfortable, rewarding and long!