Senior Pet Care in Framingham, MA
Slade Veterinary Hospital in Framingham, MA, offers tailored senior pet care, including bi-annual check-ups, dietary guidance, and more.
Senior Pet Care
To keep your pets feeling their finest in their later years, we recommend bi-annual visits to address any age-related health problems. These may include conditions like arthritis, vision or hearing loss, cancer, chronic kidney disease, and behavioral changes.
Other recommendations to discuss with us may include:
- Dietary adjustments
- Supplements, such as joint supplements or fish oil
- Introduction of pain medications
- Routine labwork and imaging
- Routine diagnostics such as blood pressure or eye pressure checks
- Household environment modifications, such as orthopedic beds or help-me-up harnesses
- Hygiene modifications
- Quality of life discussions
Please visit the American Veterinary Medical Association (AMVA) website to learn more about their recommendations on senior pet care.