Senior Pet Care

Senior Pet Care

Senior pet care is preventive and supportive veterinary care for dogs and cats from about seven years of age onward. It is well known that pets age faster than humans, and as they grow older, their health care needs begin to change. At Uptown Veterinary Clinic, we consider dogs and cats to be seniors around the age of seven. At this stage of life, changes in activity level, nutrition, mobility, and behavior are common, but it can sometimes be difficult to tell what is normal aging and what may be a sign of an underlying medical issue.

Regular wellness visits play an important role in senior pet care. These checkups allow our veterinary team to monitor changes in your pet’s health over time and identify potential concerns early. Routine blood work and diagnostic testing can help detect age-related conditions before they become serious and also allow us to safely adjust medications or treatment plans when needed.

Services We Offer

• Age-related care
• Mobility support
• Health monitoring
• Chronic disease management

With continued advances in veterinary medicine, pets are living longer and more comfortable lives than ever before. At Uptown Veterinary Clinic, our goal is to support your pet through every stage of aging with thoughtful care and guidance. By working together, we can help ensure your senior pet remains happy, comfortable, and well cared for throughout their later years.

Senior dogs and cats are typically examined twice a year at Uptown Veterinary Clinic, with routine blood work to track organ health and guide treatment. Our Forms page also includes a downloadable Senior Pet Guide for day-to-day care at home.

Uptown Veterinary Clinic is located at 1723 Plymouth Road, Ann Arbor, MI 48105. You can also contact our Ann Arbor veterinary team or browse all of our veterinary services.