At Animal Hospital of Loves Park in Loves Park, IL, we can take care of senior pet to ensure they stay happy and healthy. Our veterinarian, Dr. Amin, has training treating the conditions commonly seen in senior pets. Our vet can not only treat your pet, but he can also give you advice so that you can take great care of your pet at home.
Keep reading to learn more about the common medical issues found in senior pets and how you can help keep your pet from developing these problems.
Common Conditions in Senior Pets
There are certain conditions more commonly found in senior pets than in younger animals. These conditions may include heart problems, digestive issues, and arthritis. Senior pets may also be much more likely to develop diabetes than young pets.
Many of the conditions that are commonly found in senior pets can be prevented. If your pet has already developed any of these conditions, Dr. Amin can help you manage it so that your pet can have a better quality of life.
Senior Pet Care
One of the most important aspects of senior pet care is bringing them in for regular exams. Young pets may only need to come in for an exam once per year. However, older pets may need to come in two or three times per year. It is also important to note that older pets will likely need more thorough diagnostics than younger pets.
You can also take measures on your own to keep your senior pet healthy. For example, you can feed them healthy diet. It is also important that you exercise your pet regularly, even if they seem like he is not that enthusiastic.
Visit Us for More Information
We at Animal Hospital of Loves Park in Loves Park, IL, can take care of your senior pet to ensure they stay healthy. Senior vet care can help treat conditions and even help prevent some conditions from occurring in the first place. When you have an appointment for senior vet care, our veterinarian, Dr. Amin, will examine your pet to see if they are suffering from any health problems. We can run a variety of tests on your pet to ensure that he is healthy. If any of these diagnostics show that your pet has a health problem, our vet can help treat it effectively. Contact us today to make an appointment for your senior pet. Call us at (815) 986-4445 for more information.