Common Senior Pet Problems

Common Senior Pet Problems Our El Paso Vet Treats

Our veterinarian at TLC Animal Hospital in El Paso, TX, takes senior pet care seriously. Depending on your pet’s age, breed, size, and medical history, aging animals can suffer from various conditions. The following are the most common conditions our vet sees in senior pets.

Joint & Mobility Problems

When pets get older, they lose lubrication in the joints, making walking, running, and jumping onto things more challenging. We have numerous treatments that reduce joint pain and slow disease progression. In addition, our vet may recommend nutritional supplements or other therapies to keep senior pets moving.

Hearing & Vision Loss

Like humans, tissue degeneration in the ears and eyes can result in partial or complete loss of vision or hearing. Senior pets can also develop cataracts, which we can often resolve through surgery. Our El Paso veterinarian may provide advice to help owners cope with these common issues in aging pets.

Senior Pets & Obesity

Being overweight can impact pet health and complicate specific medical treatments, especially as they become less active due to aging. Therefore, part of an obese senior pet care plan typically involves age-appropriate exercise and a weight-management dietary program.

Gastrointestinal Issues & Incontinence

Aging pets can develop gastrointestinal (GI) issues and incontinence. Pets may suffer vomiting or diarrhea. Talk to our El Paso, TX vet if symptoms worsen.

Cancerous Lumps

Senior pets are prone to getting lumps that may or may not be cancerous. However, age increases the risk of cancer in cats and dogs, so have any unusual or new lumps checked out by our vet in El Paso as soon as possible. Should they be deemed cancerous, we’ll discuss the various options owners have at their disposal.

We Take Senior Pets Care to the Next Level

From the most common conditions to those rarely seen, our TLC in El Paso, TX, veterinarian is ready to help your senior pet live its best life. Call us at (915) 592-6200 or contact us online to schedule an appointment today.