Senior Pet Care

As your pet ages, their health needs may change, requiring adjustments to their care routine to ensure they remain happy and healthy. At Commonwealth Veterinary Hospital, we specialize in providing compassionate and comprehensive senior pet care to help your furry friend enjoy their golden years to the fullest.

Lifestyle Changes

As pets age, they may require special diets or medications to manage chronic conditions or pain. Our team is here to advise you on these changes and help you make the best decisions for your senior pet’s health and well-being. We also provide counseling on ways to keep your senior pet active and enriched, even as their abilities diminish.

Senior Wellness Exams

To monitor your senior pet’s health, we recommend bi-annual senior wellness exams for many of our older patients. These exams allow us to detect any medical concerns early and develop a plan to address them promptly. Your veterinarian will determine the frequency of these exams based on your pet’s species and breed.

Diagnostic Screens

In addition to wellness exams, we recommend more frequent lab work for senior pets. These diagnostic screens test for a range of internal concerns, including blood glucose, kidney function, liver function, and thyroid function. The results help us identify any issues that may require nutritional changes or medications to help your pet live a longer, healthier life.

At Commonwealth Veterinary Hospital, we understand the importance of providing specialized care for senior pets. Our team is dedicated to helping your furry family member enjoy their senior years with comfort and vitality. Contact us today to schedule a senior wellness exam for your pet and ensure they receive the care they deserve in their golden years.

Chronic Pain Management

As our pets age, they can develop aches and pains just like us. We are able to provide them support and comfort with a range of medications and supplements as they enter their golden years. Our doctors will examine your pet to evaluate their needs, and will discuss the options for offering your furry friend comfort and support. 

Geriatric Anesthesia

Dr. Kate Wissel has a special interest in anesthesia and works closely with the surgeons on our team to ensure the anesthesia plans for our senior patients take all factors of aging into account. Many of our senior patients have more than one medical condition that requires alternative anesthesia protocols to increase safety for higher risk individuals.