Countryside Veterinary Clinic
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Copyright 2010 Countryside Veterinary Clinic. All rights reserved.
Serving Richmond's Pet Families Since 1992
(804) 750-1694
Geriatric Wellness Program
Animals today are living longer, healthier lives than ever before. With improved healthcare and preventive medicine programs, we are seeing more and more pets live to their upper teens and even early twenties. Because changes in body condition and daily behaviors can be subtle, we rely on careful observations by you, their caretakers.
Countryside Veterinary Clinic recommends a geriatric wellness program for all animals eight years of age and older to help recognize and treat diseases as early as possible. These diseases can be treated most effectively when detected in their early stages. Common signs of geriatric diseases include vomiting, diarrhea, weight loss, change in appetite, increased thirst, lethargy, change in elimination behavior, and failure to use the litter box or maintain house training. We encourage you to bring any other observations about your pet to our attention. Our goal is to work with you and use the tools available in modern veterinary medicine to maintain the highest quality of life for your companion.
We offer the following recommendations:
Starting At 8-9 Years of Age
·Annual Complete Physical examination
·Annual geriatric blood panel & urine sample
This examination and testing begins our screening process for common geriatric diseases
and allows us to evaluate your pet's blood cell count, blood chemistries, and major organ
systems. We are able to establish baseline values that we can monitor as your pet ages.
10 Years Old & Beyond
·Physical examination every 6 months - We hope to detect changes on physical examination and body weight measurement by monitoring our oldest patients very closely.
·Annual geriatric blood panel & urine sample - We continue the monitoring process for common geriatric diseases detectable through these tests.
·Blood Pressure assessment- Like their human counterparts, animals can suffer from high blood pressure (hypertension). Some causes are hyperthyroidism, heart disease and chronic renal failure. All dogs and cats over the age of ten should have their blood pressure checked during their yearly visit. It is a simple non-invasive and non-painful procedure.
Older Pets With Diagnosed Health Problems
·Physical examination every 6 months - and possibly quarterly if closer disease monitoring is needed.
·Semi-Annual geriatric blood panel & urine sample - These tests help us maintain or adjust your pet's treatment plan.
·Semi-Annual Blood Pressure assessment - Animals with certain diseases are at a higher risk of developing hypertension.
This comprehensive plan for our geriatric population helps ensure high quality medical care for this special group of patients. We encourage you to bring any concerns regarding your geriatric pet's health and lifestyle to our attention. We look forward to working with you and your older friend.
Animals today are living longer, healthier lives than ever before. With improved healthcare and preventive medicine programs, we are seeing more and more pets live to their upper teens and even early twenties. Because changes in body condition and daily behaviors can be subtle, we rely on careful observations by you, their caretakers.
Countryside Veterinary Clinic recommends a geriatric wellness program for all animals eight years of age and older to help recognize and treat diseases as early as possible. These diseases can be treated most effectively when detected in their early stages. Common signs of geriatric diseases include vomiting, diarrhea, weight loss, change in appetite, increased thirst, lethargy, change in elimination behavior, and failure to use the litter box or maintain house training. We encourage you to bring any other observations about your pet to our attention. Our goal is to work with you and use the tools available in modern veterinary medicine to maintain the highest quality of life for your companion.
We offer the following recommendations:
Starting At 8-9 Years of Age
·Annual Complete Physical examination
·Annual geriatric blood panel & urine sample
This examination and testing begins our screening process for common geriatric diseases
and allows us to evaluate your pet's blood cell count, blood chemistries, and major organ
systems. We are able to establish baseline values that we can monitor as your pet ages.
10 Years Old & Beyond
·Physical examination every 6 months - We hope to detect changes on physical examination and body weight measurement by monitoring our oldest patients very closely.
·Annual geriatric blood panel & urine sample - We continue the monitoring process for common geriatric diseases detectable through these tests.
·Blood Pressure assessment- Like their human counterparts, animals can suffer from high blood pressure (hypertension). Some causes are hyperthyroidism, heart disease and chronic renal failure. All dogs and cats over the age of ten should have their blood pressure checked during their yearly visit. It is a simple non-invasive and non-painful procedure.
Older Pets With Diagnosed Health Problems
·Physical examination every 6 months - and possibly quarterly if closer disease monitoring is needed.
·Semi-Annual geriatric blood panel & urine sample - These tests help us maintain or adjust your pet's treatment plan.
·Semi-Annual Blood Pressure assessment - Animals with certain diseases are at a higher risk of developing hypertension.
This comprehensive plan for our geriatric population helps ensure high quality medical care for this special group of patients. We encourage you to bring any concerns regarding your geriatric pet's health and lifestyle to our attention. We look forward to working with you and your older friend.
