Older pets need more extensive exams. Your pet's senior visits should include a wellness overview, hands on physical examination, diagnostic tests and in some cases faecal examinations.

Wellness overview: a chance for you to tell your vet of any changes in behaviour or physical appearance you have noticed. Use our checklist as a reminder of the changes you should be looking out for. 

Hands on physical examination: your vet will palpate or feel your pet's musculoskeletal system, abdomen, and head and neck areas for abnormalities. A stethoscope will be used to listen to your pet's heart and lungs. Your pet's eyes, ears, and mouth will also be checked for age related problems, such as cataracts, dental problems, and ear canal disorders.

Diagnostic tests: such as blood work, urinalysis and possibly x-rays (based on your vet's recommendations).

Faecal examination: to check for intestinal parasites.

Recommendations on wellness care: diet, dental cleaning and care, parasite control, vaccinations and grooming

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