Senior Care Health Checklist
You can use this handy checklist to
take with you to your pets next
appointment........If your pet is a senior and is
experiencing one or more of the following signs, be sure to bring
it to our attention during your pets next appointment.
What may look like normal aging could be a manageable health
condition.
You can print out this handy checklist to use as a reminder, making
any notations that you want to mention to your veterinarian about
your pets health.
Difficulty climbing stairs
Difficulty jumping up
Increased stiffness or limping
Loss of housetraining;house soiling
Changes in litter box habits/inappropriate
elimination(cats)
Increased thirst
Increased urination
Changes in activity level
Excessive panting or changes in breathing
patterns
Circling/repetitive movements
Confusion or disorientation
Excessive barking/meowing
Less interaction with family/hiding
Decreased responsiveness
Tremors or shaking
Skin and haircoat changes,lumps or bumps
Excessive scratching
Changes in sleeping patterns/location
Less enthusiastic greeting or behavior
Altered appetite
Weight change
Bad breath
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