401 Lincoln St Cañon City, CO 81212

Specialized Support for Every Stage of Aging
As pets age, they become more prone to a range of health conditions that require closer monitoring and management. These changes can happen gradually, which is why regular checkups play such an important role in catching them early. Our senior wellness exams often include bloodwork, urinalysis, and other diagnostic screenings to detect these issues early, even before outward symptoms appear. Identifying changes sooner gives us more options for managing your pet's comfort and long-term health.
Caring For Your Senior Pet
Once your pet reaches his or her golden years, your veterinarian may suggest increasing wellness visits to twice a year. At a time when pets are more susceptible to illness and age-related decline, such as arthritis and kidney ailments, more frequent visits help us catch problems in their early stages. The sooner we identify a medical condition, the greater your pet's chances are of a recovery, or of slowing progression and maintaining quality of life.
Common Health Concerns in Senior Pets
As pets age, they become more prone to a range of health conditions that require closer monitoring and management. Our senior wellness exams often include bloodwork, urinalysis, and other diagnostic screenings to detect these issues early, even before outward symptoms appear. Identifying changes sooner gives us more options for managing your pet's comfort and long-term health.
- Arthritis and joint pain
- Dental disease
- Vision and hearing loss
- Cognitive decline
- Kidney, liver, and heart conditions
- Weight and metabolic changes
Nutrition and Comfort for Aging Pets
Senior pets often benefit from adjustments to diet, exercise, and their home environment to support joint health, weight management, and overall comfort. Our veterinarians can recommend age-appropriate nutrition plans, supplements, and pain management strategies tailored to your pet's specific needs. Small changes at home, such as orthopedic bedding or ramps for pets with mobility issues, can also make a big difference in their day-to-day comfort.