At Dundee Animal Hospital, we are committed to providing the highest level of care to all pets. As our pets mature, attention to specific heath concerns becomes a higher priority.

As pets enter senior years, they are at risk of developing diseases common to senior human counterparts, such as diabetes, cataracts, arthritis, hypothyroidism and cancer. These diseases can go unnoticed in their early stages and many develop rapidly, making regular monitoring and blood testing very important.

How old is your pet, really? The health of your pet can change rapidly as he or she ages. Therefore, preventive healthcare is very important. Identify your pet’s age, in medical years, using this chart.

As your pet's care provider, you play a

As pets enter senior years, they are at risk of developing diseases common to senior human counterparts, such as diabetes, cataracts, arthritis, hypothyroidism and cancer.

key role in maintaining your pet's health because you know your pet better than anyone else. With your watchful eye and our medical care, we can establish baseline information, identify illnesses early and provide effective treatment to help your pet avoid serious or life-threatening conditions.

At Dundee Animal Hospital, our doctors developed the PAWS program to ensure each senior pet is monitored for changes that may be indicators of conditions that could be preventable. Depending on the patient and health history, your doctor may suggest your pet have specific tests to evaluate chemical and physical changes. Only through these tests can many conditions, found in aging pets, be identified.