Senior Pets:
   
September is our SilverPets health screening month...

                                            ask us about specials on our SilverPets Wellness Program.  

     "A touch of gray around the muzzle, once clear eyes are now cloudy, the frisky gait is becoming stiff; these may be the first signs that your best friend is reaching his senior years. You may also have noticed your pet sleeping more, having lapses in his housebreaking, or forgetting to greet you at the door. Many of us accept these as normal signs of aging, but they can be a sign of underlying illness in your companion. Fortunately, with the latest advances in veterinary medicine, we no longer need to accept these changes as beyond our control."

     During the month of September, we are offering an additional savings of $25.00 above and beyond the already reduced package price of the SilverPets Wellness Program.  Visit our coupon savings link for more information and to print off a money saving coupon to be used during the month of September.

     The Animal Hospital of Lynchburg would like to help you keep your pet in the best of health through their “Silver Years.” Pets age 5-7 times faster than a person, which means health problems progress 5-7 times faster. Frequent monitoring for changes in health status can help to catch problems, and early intervention will keep your pet happy and comfortable.  The Animal Hospital of Lynchburg is proud to offer our Silver Pets Wellness Program. This is a special program for pets 7 years and older to help with early detection of any health changes your pet may be experiencing.  

Our Silver Pets Wellness Program includes:

·        Physical exam-to check your pet’s organ systems, body condition, and dental health. 

·        Complete blood cell count (CBC)-to assess type and number of the various blood cells in the blood and the status of your pet’s immune system. 

·        Serum chemistry profile-to measure the function of the liver, kidney, and other internal organs.

·        Thyroid test-to screen for either a decrease or increase in this glands function, if it is appropriate for your pet.

·        Complete urinalysis-to look for underlying kidney disease and for health of the lower urinary tract including the bladder       and in males the prostate gland.

·        Electrocardiogram (EKG)-to measure the electrical activity in your pet’s heart. This allows us to detect heart rate irregularities and early heart disease.

·        Blood Pressure-to detect hypertension (high blood pressure) commonly seen with syndromes such as kidney disease, diabetes, hyperthyroidism and heart disease.

Once your pet’s test results are available, the doctor will call and give you a full report and any recommendations for keeping your best friend as healthy as possible. Please let us know when we can schedule your pet’s Silver Pet Wellness Exam.

Is your pet "Over 40"....take a look at the chart below. Find your pet's age and their corresponding weight category to see how they compare to their human counterparts....


          Pets True Age                                            Human Equivalent Age
                                                         0-20 lbs.    21-50 lbs.     51-90 lbs.       >90 lbs.
          
          5                                            36                     37                        40                       42
          6                                            40                     42                        45                       49
          7                                            44                     47                        50                       56
          8                                            48                     51                        55                        64
          9                                            52                     56                        61                        71
          10                                          56                     60                       66                        78
          11                                           60                     65                        72                       86
          12                                          64                     69                        77                       93
          13                                          68                     74                        82                       101
          14                                          72                     78                        88                       108
          15                                          76                     83                        93                       115
          16                                          80                     87                        99                       123
          17                                          84                     92                        104
          18                                          88                     96                        109
          19                                          92                     101                      115
          20                                         96                     105      

Ages highlighted in blue are our mature/silver pets.
Ages highlighted in red are our senior/geriatric pets.