Observe your pet for the EARLY WARNING SIGNS of aging and age-related diseases:

• Change in appetite
• Weight loss or weight gain
• Loss of housetraining
• Difficulty rising, walking or climbing stairs
• Confusion or disorientation
• Persistent cough
• New lumps or bumps
• Bad breath, plaque on teeth, or bleeding gums
• Diarrhoea or vomiting
• Change in sleep patterns
• Ear odours, redness, scratching, or head shaking
• Excessive drinking and/or urination

It is common to assume these signs are a normal part of the aging process; however, they may indicate underlying age-related disease. Use our online checklist to monitor changes in your pet's health and if you do notice anything please contact your veterinary health care team for advice. 

If you are concerned, or worried about even small changes, please do not hesitate to contact us. We would rather hear from you now so that symptoms can be discussed, treatment provided or even environmental or lifestyle changes can be made to help your pet. Just remember pets can't tell us when they are in pain!

Learn more about aging, and caring for senior pets here