{"id":361,"date":"2023-10-16T07:30:27","date_gmt":"2023-10-16T14:30:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.marketplaceveterinary.com\/blog\/?p=361"},"modified":"2023-10-09T07:31:59","modified_gmt":"2023-10-09T14:31:59","slug":"a-guide-to-managing-health-issues-in-aging-pets","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.marketplaceveterinary.com\/blog\/a-guide-to-managing-health-issues-in-aging-pets\/","title":{"rendered":"A Guide to Managing Health Issues in Aging Pets"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Our golden girls, and boys, deserve compassionate care that addresses their changing needs as they age and Marketplace Veterinary Hospital<\/a> is here to help. From senior pet wellness exams to adaptations you can make at home, our team has compiled a primer to help pet families provide aging pet support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

How Old is a Senior Pet?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Your aging cat or dog may be considered a senior pet earlier than you think. Several factors contribute to when a pet matures from \u201cadult\u201d to \u201csenior,\u201d including chronological age, size, breed, and overall individual health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In general, small breed dogs are considered seniors at age 7, while large dogs are considered seniors by age 5. Our feline friends<\/a> are typically considered mature around 7 years old and aren\u2019t considered seniors until they\u2019re between 11 and 14 years old.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Senior Pet Wellness<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Wellness and preventive care<\/a> is not one-size-fits-all. Senior pet wellness plans are designed to address the special needs of aging pets, and when it comes to senior pet health management, a primary concern is the presence of one or more chronic health conditions. <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Senior pet wellness appointments<\/a> include bloodwork and other diagnostics that can spot the early signs of serious health conditions, which gives us a chance to intervene early. EBecause early treatment can significantly improve a pet\u2019s quality of life, so we recommend twice yearly senior pet wellness visits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here are some of the most common senior pet diseases:<\/p>\n\n\n\n