Before your pet's next senior check-up, here's a checklist of the major changes you should be looking out for:-
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1. |
Over the past year, I think my pet has | |
| lost weight
gained weight stayed the same weight |
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| 2. | My pet's stamina and ability to exercise or go for walks has decreased over the past year. | |
| Yes
No |
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| 3. | I've noticed my pet is slower to get up or lie down and doesn't play as much as before. | |
| Yes
No |
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| 4. | I've noticed new lumps or bumps on my pet over the past year | |
| Yes
No |
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| 5. | My pet has developed an occasional cough, especially after walking or exercising. | |
| Yes
No |
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| 6. | My pet's | |
| hearing seems to be weaker vision seems to be weaker both hearing and vision seem the same |
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| 7. | I've noticed a few more "accidents" in the house over the past year. | |
| Yes
No |
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| 8. | My pet's breath stinks. | |
| Yes
No |
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| 9. | My pet has been drinking | |
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more less the same as usual |
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| 10. | My pet has been eating | |
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more less the same as usual |
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| 11. | My pet's coat has | |
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become dull or dry is losing more hair than usual not changed since I last visited the vet |
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If you have made an appointment with your veterinarian for a seniors health check-up, print this page and take it with you as a reminder to discuss changes you have noticed.
