Preventative care for a longer life

Pets are living longer than ever because of higher quality care provided by their owners. But as they age, there are things to keep in mind to ensure they live their lives to the fullest, even in the "golden years".

Some interesting tidbits from the full article include:

• Both cats and dogs enter into senior citizenry at the age of seven.
• Older pets have a higher incidence of diabetes, heart disease, kidney insufficiency, arthritis, and cancer.
• Early detection can mean more effective treatments and reduce pain and suffering.
• You will know better than anyone if something is amiss, because you know your pet best and will notice subtle changes that a routine vet visit would not uncover.
• After seven years old, it's recommended to get twice a year checkups to help identify issues in the early stages.
• Certain screens are good for setting baselines to track any changes in your pet's health.