Palomar Animal Hospital

Senior Care

Aging effects every body system. As your pet's owner, you may notice certain changes in their appearance or behavior.  You may equate these changes to "just getting old".  These changes could be signs of a manageable condition, and if treated would increase the quality and longevity of your pet's life.   Symptoms that you should look for include; increase water intake or urination, weight loss or gain, decrease exercise tolerance, slow rising or laying down, panting or coughing excessively, foul breath, diminished interest in chew toys or food, distended abdomen, and loss of potty training or acting senile.  Early recognition and action will often reverse or improve these signs.