Advice about keeping aging pets healthy from the Pet Vet

Andrea Lindenberg talks to Bert Gaddis, DVM on NBC13HD News at Midday about the things to expect when pets get older.

Age-related problems in pets:
  - Routine health issues: dental, arthritis, skin growths
- Serious health issues: cancer, heart or kidney failure

Geriatric age of dogs:
  - Giant breeds, 5-6 years
  - Large breeds: 6 – 7 years
  - Medium to small breeds: 7 – 8 years

Geriatric age of cats: 8 – 9 years

Here’s a checklist of things to watch for as pets get older:
  - Bathroom habits
  - Appetite
  - Acitivity level
  - Regular checkups
 
Dr. Robert S. Gaddis, Jr. is a Diplomate, American Veterinary Dental College.  You may contact Dr. Gaddis by e-mail at , or at the Indian Springs Animal Clinic, at (205) 988-8654.