Senior
Pet Care

Compassionate Treatment for Older Companions

Sometimes, senior pets just need a little extra attention.

Companion Care Animal Hospital will walk alongside you through every stage of your companion’s life, including their senior years. Our team provides veterinary care that is targeted for senior pets in Wheatfield, NY. Aging pets rely on you (and us) to help them adjust to their golden years with dignity and care.

What to Expect as Pets Age

Pets require extra care and attention as they grow older. Cats and dogs begin to enter their senior stage of life around 7-10 years old, though this varies by breed. During later years, we recommend bringing your senior pet in for veterinary exams around every 6 months.

Why more frequent vet visits? Because age-related changes can progress quickly, and catching health conditions often makes them easier to manage. Regular checkups with a veterinarian means we can monitor your pet’s health, adjust care plans, and maintain quality of life for as long as possible.

Vet Services That Support Senior Pets

These services can be targeted toward aging pet care.

Dentistry

Dental disease is very common in older pets and can lead to pain, infections, and systemic health problems. Regular dental exams in senior years maintain comfort and prevent complications.

Nutrition

Senior pets may need specialized diets to support changing metabolism, weight management, or health conditions. Our guidance helps you choose the right food to support your aging pet’s health.

Diagnostics

Diagnostics detect issues like organ dysfunction. We can run lab work if a health issue is suspected, and early detection means more effective treatment options and better outcomes.

Quality of Life

If your senior pet seems to be slowing down or struggling, we can assess pain levels, mobility, and overall comfort. These quality-of-life evaluations give you the facts needed to make informed decisions about home support or care during end of life.

Diagnostic Lab Work for Senior Pets

Routine lab work should be a part of preventive care throughout a pet’s life, but it becomes even more critical during the senior years. As pets age, they become more prone to conditions like kidney disease, liver dysfunction, thyroid imbalances, and other health conditions. We use senior pet lab screenings to detect these issues before clinical symptoms appear, giving us the best chance to intervene early and preserve your pet’s quality of life.

Managing Chronic Pet Health Conditions

Many senior pets will develop chronic conditions, but with the right management, they can still live full, happy lives. Our veterinarians at Companion Care Animal Hospital diagnose, monitor, and treat many chronic health issues, including:

We’ll work with you to create a care plan that keeps your pet as comfortable as possible with pain management as needed. If they develop any condition that requires a specialist, like cardiac needs, our veterinarians will confer with any facilities that we refer your companion to.

Senior Pet Care in Wheatfield, NY

Companion Care Animal Hospital will assist your senior pet in aging with grace, comfort, and attentive care. Our team can manage chronic health conditions in aging pets or just perform routine care that keeps animal companions in the best health possible. Let’s give your companion the golden years they deserve.

Senior Pet Care in Wheatfield, NY

Companion Care Animal Hospital provides senior pet veterinary care for cats and dogs in Wheatfield, Sanborn, Niagara Falls, Pendleton, Grand Island, North Tonawanda, Lockport, Lewiston, Cambria, Ransomville, Town of Tonawanda, Town of Niagara, Amherst, and surrounding areas. While we serve these regions, physical offices are not present at each location.