Is your cat a Senior Citizen? The middle years (ages 2-8) are generally the easy times for most cats and owners. Yearly vaccines and checkups are usually sufficient to spot dental problems, weight gain or loss, and other signs of illness. As a cat ages, subtle changes may occur that require an observant owner for detection. Increased water consumption, weight loss, ravenous appetite with weight loss, increased respiratory rate, vomiting or diarrhea and abnormal growths should be dealt with immediately. Our cats are living longer, healthier, and happier lives. Many of our patients are feline “senior citizens”. Part of the reason that pets are able to live longer is the tremendous advances that have occurred in veterinary medicine. A greater knowledge of diseases, diagnostic procedures, and treatments are available to us today. An important reason why cats live longer and better lives, is the increased knowledge of pet owners about the importance of preventive health care, such as good nutrition and early diagnosis of disease.
As cats age, they have a greater risk for developing certain diseases and conditions. For that reason, we recommend that all of patients 8 years of age or older have an annual geriatric evaluation. The evaluation includes a thorough physical examination, a complete blood count, blood chemistry profile, thyroid test, urinalysis, blood pressure, and full body radiographs. (This program also offers diagnostics without radiographs) When the evaluation is complete, the doctor will discuss the findings with you and advise you of any needed treatment or change in diet. With normal results (celebrate) we can establish a base line for the future. If a medical / behavioral condition is revealed, you know it has been discovered as early as possible and treatment can be initiated. We will work with you to ensure that your cat lives a long, healthy, and happy a life. (This package costs less than the individual tests when performed separately.) •Dr. Thompson and Dr. Susan West talk about arthritis in cats in this video.  http://www.morrisanimalfoundation.org/arthritis/shapeimage_2_link_0
If you have any questions about the Silver Whiskers Program for your cat, please call us. We look forward to talking with you. Thank you.
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2030 N. Broadway - Walnut Creek - California 94598 - 925.930.9226
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