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How do you know when your dog is considered a senior? This is important to know as senior pets tend to have different care requirements than younger pets. (more…)

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Senior Dog Care

How do you know when your dog is considered a senior? This is important to know as senior pets tend to have different care requirements than younger pets.

Buffy the senior dog

Buffy the Senior Dog

I’m writing this blog to help owners understand why we, at Mclean Animal Hospital, recommend surgery if required at any age of pet!  Truth is, your pet is never too old for surgery.  Of course, your senior pet may have health concerns where anesthetic would not be recommended.  This can...

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Aches and Pains of our Senior Pets

Typically, an older pet is a cherished pet.  They’ve been with us for years, we know them well and they know us, and their place in our families and homes is indisputable.  We want to give them the best, we feel they deserve it after years of loyalty and companionship,...