🐾 Caring for Older Pets
Our pets live their entire lives with us—from playful puppy or kitten to wise senior—often in just 10–15 years. Thanks to advances in veterinary medicine, pets are living longer and enjoying healthier, more active lives well into old age.
At Pittwater Animal Hospital, we believe proactive care starts well before your pet looks old. By focusing on preventative healthcare, nutrition, and regular monitoring, we can help your pet stay happy and comfortable throughout their senior years.
🩺 How We Support Your Ageing Pet
We’ll work with you to keep your pet well for as long as possible by:
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Recommending a healthy weight and tailored exercise plan
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Guiding you on the best diet for their life stage and breed
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Maintaining optimal parasite prevention
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Supporting dental health through regular check-ups and dental care
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Performing regular health checks at vaccination appointments
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Running routine blood and urine screens to catch early signs of illness
🔍 Screening & Monitoring Programs
We recommend regular blood and urine tests as part of your pet’s long-term care plan:
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Pre-anaesthetic screening before any surgery (including desexing and dental)
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Full Health Assessments for pets aged 6+ (yearly or every second year)
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Medication Reviews for any pet on long-term medications (annually or biannually)
💸 Discounted Senior Care Programs
To make regular care more accessible, we run discounted senior care promotions throughout the year:
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Senior Month (May and June) – Discounted Full Health Assessments
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Medication Reviews – Discounted blood tests
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Dental Month – Discounted dental procedures (includes pre-anaesthetic screening)
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Ongoing Dental Discounts – For all pets who’ve had a dental scale & polish at PAH
📞 Call us on 9913 7979
📧 Or email reception@pittvets.au
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