Companion Animal Welfare

Dog Welfare and Senior Wellness Programmes

Senior wellness programmes for dogs provide systematic health monitoring in older animals, enabling early detection and management of age-related disease.

Key Facts

Senior dogs benefit from bi-annual rather than annual health assessments
Blood and urine screening in senior dogs catches organ disease before clinical signs
Blood pressure monitoring should be routine for senior dogs
Pain assessment for musculoskeletal disease is a key component of senior wellness
Nutritional needs change significantly in older dogs and require review

Welfare Considerations

Senior wellness programmes transform care for older dogs by catching disease earlier and enabling proactive management. Investment in regular senior monitoring prevents the accumulation of unrecognised welfare harm.

What You Can Do

Schedule bi-annual wellness checks for dogs over 7 years
Request comprehensive blood and urine panels at senior health checks
Ensure blood pressure monitoring is included in senior wellness visits
Discuss pain assessment and nutritional needs at every senior wellness visit