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Senior Pet Geriatric Care

Enhancing Quality of Life for Aging Companions

Service Overview

Our pets age much faster than we do, and senior companions need extra biological vigilance. We offer specialized pathways to screen for metabolic changes, manage arthritis discomfort, and preserve cognitive function, ensuring your pet's golden years are peaceful and active.

Clinical Care Highlights

  • Bi-annual geriatric checkups and comprehensive organ profile screening (senior blood profile).
  • Early osteoarthritis diagnostics, pain scale indexing, and custom non-invasive relief therapies.
  • In-depth screening for cardiac markers, renal decline, and chronic endocrine imbalances.
  • Personalized cognitive enrichment support and age-specific low-impact lifestyle advice.

Key Health Benefits

  • Identifies silent chronic failures (renal, hepatic) early for easy management
  • Restores dynamic movement through integrated pain and joint therapies
  • Supports mental focus using targeted cognitive dietary modifications
  • Maintains standard body conditioning and weight in older pets

Frequently Asked Questions

When is my pet considered a senior?

Generally, cats and small-to-medium dogs are considered senior when they reach 7 or 8 years of age. Giant dog breeds can reach their senior years as early as 5 or 6.

Schedule a Consultation at Townsgate Pet Hospital

Call our desk or request an online appointment in Westlake Village, CA.