Dunlap Veterinary Clinic, P.C.

It is our mission to provide our clients with service excellence and superior patient care in order to maintain the highest quality of life for their pets.

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Caring for Your Senior Dog or Cat
As pets get older they start to have special needs. At 7 years in dogs and 7-10 years in cats we recommend starting to think about doing a Senior Panel bloodwork which evaluates their Complete blood count (white blood cells and red blood cells) and Chemistry Panel (to check their liver, kidneys, pancreas etc).

Dental care is also important in older animals. They start accumulating tartar and calculus on their teeth which can in turn irritate their gums. This also can put stresses on the heart and kidneys, as the bacteria from the teeth circulate through their system. Usually the first signs of dental disease is bad breath.

In dogs more so than cats, arthritis becomes a big issue as they increase in age. If they are just starting to become stiff, joint support in the form of supplements (Cosequin) and food (J/D) is the first step in the fight against arthritis. When it gets to the point that they are actually having pain associated with their stiffness or are extremely stiff, non-steroidal anti-inflammatories such as Rimadyl, Previcox, or Metacam can be used to help provide comfort in the elder years.

One last problem older pets can start to have is incontinence. This occurs when the bladder/sphincter muscles become lax. Usually owners will notice when their dog is relaxed or sleeping they start to leak on their bed etc. ProIn is a medication that is used to eliminate urinary incontinence.  If your pet is experiencing this problem it is a good idea to get him/her checked out. Urinary incontinence can predispose pets to urinary tract infections also so you want to make sure there is not two different problems going on.

 
Call us immediately if any of the following occur:

· If there is a significant increase in water consumption.

· If there is a significant change in urination.

· Weight loss.

· If there is a significant decrease in appetite or failure to eat for more than two consecutive days.

· If there is a significant increase in appetite.

· Repeated vomiting.

· Diarrhea that lasts over 3 days.

· Difficulty in passing stool or urine.

· Change in housebreaking.

· Lameness that lasts more than 1 day, or lameness in more than one leg.

· Noticeable decrease in vision, especially if sudden in onset or pupils that do not constrict in bright light.

· Masses, ulcers (open sores), or multiple scabs on the skin.

· Foul mouth odor or drooling that lasts over 2 days.

· Increasing size of abdomen.

· Increasing inactivity or amount of time spent sleeping.

· Hair loss, especially if accompanied by scratching.

· Persistent coughing or gagging.

· Excessive panting.

· Sudden collapse or bout of weakness.

· Inability to chew dry food.

· A seizure (convulsion).

 





 
Preventative Medical Care
Counseling
Dental Care
Examiniations
FeLV & FIV Testing
Flea & Tick Prevention
Heartworm Testing & Prevention
Intestinal Parasites
Microchip Pet ID
Pet Care- Young Pet
Pet Care- Adult Pet
Pet Care- Senior Pet
Vaccinations

Our Core Values
We take pride in our core values and strive to provide outstanding veterinary care.
Service Excellence • Compassion • Trustworthiness 
Kaizen (Continual Improvement) • Integrity • Teamwork 


Dunlap Veterinary Clinic, P.C.
4620 W. Cedar Hills Drive
Dunlap, IL. 61525
Phone: (309) 243-7784
Fax: (309) 243-5495

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