Personalized Services for Senior Dog Care
At Founders Green Animal Hospital, we recognize that dogs need special attention as they age to ensure they lead long, happy, and healthy lives. Our senior dog care in Denver is designed to meet the special needs your dog will require as it ages. Our team utilizes advanced facilities and equipment to monitor your dog's health for any signs of illness.
Our aging dog care includes various testing services, including laboratory testing, digital radiographs, ultrasounds, and vision testing, to help us remain proactive about developing issues and keep your dog in their best health, helping them stay in shape as they age.
Detecting Early Illness With Laboratory Services
Regular testing is a key part of your senior dog care in Denver. During your pet's physical exam, we will conduct various tests to assess their overall health and detect early signs of illness. We send most tests to a certified laboratory, and the results are usually ready within 48 hours.
Some common lab tests we perform include:
- Complete Blood Count (CBC)
- Blood Chemistry Panel
- Electrolyte Testing
- Thyroid Gland Tests
- Urinalysis
- Fecal Tests
These tests assist in diagnosing and monitoring the following conditions:
- Inflammation or infection
- Anemia
- Organ function
- Hydration levels
- Bone metabolism
- Diabetes
- Internal parasites
Routine laboratory tests as part of our aging dog care in Denver are invaluable, and we recommend bringing your senior pet in for a checkup today at our clinic. If you notice any signs of illness in your dog, do not hesitate to contact us.
Our Digital Radiography Enhances Senior Dog Care
Digital radiography, commonly known as digital X-rays, has become a common and valuable tool for health checkups. With high-quality digital radiography images, we can monitor your senior pet's bones and internal organs to detect health anomalies, such as tumors, arthritis, fractures, and bladder stones. Radiology is important for diagnosing conditions that affect the muscles and lungs, such as cardiac disease, respiratory problems, and musculoskeletal disorders.
With its fast, painless imaging process that reduces radiation exposure compared to traditional film x-ray, it is an excellent tool for routine health checks for your senior dog. We will then share the results with a certified radiologist for verification and to provide accurate insight into your pet's health.
Non-Invasive Ultrasound for Senior Dog Health
Ultrasounds are non-invasive diagnostic tools that use sound waves to generate images, useful for detecting abnormalities in soft tissues, foreign objects, internal disorders, and fluid-filled structures. Ultrasound imaging can help us evaluate your elderly dog’s internal organs, providing a clearer picture of their health and insight into any underlying diseases.
Ophthalmic Exams for Aging Dogs’ Vision Care
As your dog ages, they become more prone to various eye health problems, such as cataracts, glaucoma, and dry eyes. When you bring your dog to us at Founders Green Animal Hospital, we offer ophthalmic testing as part of our aging dog care in Denver to examine tear production and detect elevatedeye pressure or corneal scratches. Based on the test results, we will help you plan your pet's recovery with a personalized treatment plan if we find any severe issues.
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