Companion Animals

Companion Dog Senior Preventive Health

Proactive preventive health management for senior dogs maintains quality of life through early detection and management of age-related conditions.

Key Facts

Dogs over 7 benefit from twice-yearly veterinary wellness checks
Blood and urine testing from age 7 identifies kidney disease, liver disease, and diabetes early
Blood pressure measurement is recommended annually for senior dogs
Dental health monitoring is critical as dental disease accelerates in older dogs
Vaccination and parasite control remain important throughout senior life stages

Welfare Considerations

Senior dogs deserve the same proactive preventive care as younger dogs - arguably more, given the higher prevalence of age-related conditions. Twice-yearly wellness visits with comprehensive blood and urine screening catch conditions while they are most treatable and before suffering becomes severe. The welfare investment in senior preventive care pays dividends in maintained quality of life and earlier treatment of conditions that would otherwise progress undetected.

What You Can Do

Schedule twice-yearly wellness check including blood and urine testing for dogs over 7
Add blood pressure measurement to your senior dog's annual wellness assessment
Maintain vaccination and parasite control throughout your dog's senior years