Dogs and cats age on average, five to eight times faster than humans. By age two, most pets have already reached adulthood. At age four, many are entering middle age. By age seven, many cats and dogs, particularly larger breed dogs, are entering their senior years.
Because pets age so rapidly, major health changes can occur in a short amount of time. The risk of heart disease, arthritis, kidney disease, cancer, diabetes, obesityand other serious conditions all increase with age. Early detection is important and annual health checks can help your veterinarian diagnose and treat problems early or even prevent problems occurring altogether, thereforeenabling the best possible outcome for your pet. Annual health checks also offer you a great opportunity to ask us about nutrition, behaviour or any other topics.
Health checks are recommended annually or biannually for animals over the age of 7 years. Often, a physical examination alone cannot identify all health conditions. Diagnostic testing may be required to investigate your concerns further.
You know your pet better than anyone else, so we always recommend seeing one of our friendly veterinarians if you are concerned.
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