LIFE-STAGE WELLNESS PROGRAMS

       We all know that as our pets get older they are more likely to develop disease.  But at what age does this become likely and what are the more common diseases?  Generally speaking, pets of any age can harbor intestinal parasites and fleas and are susceptible to urinary tract infections and diabetes.  As pets approach their middle years, four to seven years of age, they are more likely to develop thyroid gland disease, adrenal gland disease, splenic disease or glaucoma.  Senior pets, over the age of seven, are additionally at higher risk for kidney, liver, heart and lung disease.

 

AGE OF ONSET OF VARIOUS DISEASES

Disorder

Canine

Feline

Disorder

Canine

Feline

Intestinal Parasites

All Ages

All Ages

Liver Disease

6 Years

6 Years

External Parasites

All Ages

All Ages

Splenic Disease / Cancer

6 Years

Rare

Urinary Tract Infection / Stones

All Ages

All Ages

Pancreatic Disease

7 Years

7 Years

Diabetes

4 Years

1 Year

Valvular Heart Disease

7 Years

7 Years

Adrenal Gland Disease

2 Years

Very Rare

Kidney Disease

7 Years

9 Years

Thyroid Disease                 

4 Years

4 Years

Lung Disease / Cancer

10 Years

Rare

Glaucoma

4 Years

4 Years

 

 

 

    

        We have tailored a wellness program for each of these stages of life. The benefit of participation in this program is early disease detection.  The sooner we become aware of a problem the earlier we can begin treatment which translates to a longer life span, less discomfort, and lower veterinary bills by avoiding crisis situations.  We believe so strongly in the benefits of this program that we are willing to offer our services at 30% off our standard fees.  The programs we offer are summarized in the following table:
 

Snap Shot

Youth Wellness

Mid-Life Wellness

Senior at Seven Wellness

“The Works”

(Any Age)

(0.5 to 3 years)

(4 to 6 years)

(Over 7 Years)

(Any Age)

Physical Exam

Physical Exam

Physical Exam

Physical Exam

Physical Exam

Nutrition Counseling

Nutrition Counseling

Nutrition Counseling

Nutrition Counseling

Nutrition Counseling

Mini-Profile (wah)

Mini-Profile (wah)

Full Chem Profile

Full Chem Profile

Full Chem Profile

 

Urinalysis (in-house)

Urinalysis

Urinalysis

Urinalysis

 

Fecal Exam

Fecal Exam

Fecal Exam

Fecal Exam

 

 

CBC

CBC

CBC

 

 

Thyroid Screen

Thyroid Profile

Thyroid Profile

 

 

Glaucoma Testing

Glaucoma Testing

Glaucoma Testing

 

 

 

Blood Pressure Check

Blood Pressure

 

 

 

Electrocardiogram

Electrocardiogram

 

 

 

 

Chest X-Rays

        Abdomen X-Rays

 

 

 

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