Visit Your San Diego Veterinarians For Premier Pet Care for Pets of All Ages

Tierrasanta Veterinary Hospital is your San Diego animal hospital that truly cares about your pet through all the stages of their life. We want you to have the information you need to keep your pet healthy and happy at all stages. Senior pet health awareness means that you can provide for your pet's needs as they grow and that you will know when to bring him in to see our veterinarians. We serve San Diego and the surrounding areas.

Why Is Senior Pet Health Awareness Important?

As your pet ages, they will go through physical and personality changes that need understanding and support from their person. These age-related changes may come sooner than you expect as their life span is shorter than ours, and they are considered elderly within about six to nine years depending on the breed and the size of the dog. Keep in mind, larger dogs age faster than small breeds.

Signs of aging issues in your pet may arise out of the blue or come on slowly. You may notice they start to have difficulty keeping in their urine even when walked often. Your pet may develop tooth decay, toothaches, or mouth odor, their hair may turn gray and thin, and they may develop tumors that are either benign or cancerous. If you notice your older pet's personality change do not assume they are just being moody, they may be dealing with pain from orthopedic conditions, or they may be dealing with visual disturbances.

There are a lot of factors to consider when it comes to taking care of your aging pet. A patient attitude and a scientific approach can mean your pet's health conditions are treated efficiently, and they feel loved and safe even through life's changes. Visit our animal hospital for an appointment for your aging pet.

Contact Us to Schedule Your Pet's Next Veterinary Appointment.

Call us at Tierrasanta Veterinary Hospital to discuss your pet's age and special considerations he may have. We would love to meet your furry family members and help you navigate all the various changes in your pet's life. We serve San Diego, call today, 858-224-9459.