Russell Creek Pet Clinic and Hospital

Veterinary Medicine & Surgery

9040 Independence Parkway  Plano, Texas 75025

214-547-8387

We are proud to provide individualized care to meet your needs and those of your pet.

Is Your Dog a Senior or a Geriatric?
 

Have you noticed subtle changes in your dog's behavior or physical abilities?

Check your dog for any of these symptoms:

Doesn't respond to its name.
Wanders aimlessly at times.
Experiences pain or discomfort climbing stairs.
Exhibits increased thirst & urination (accidents in the house).
Doesn't interact with the family.
Sleeps less at night and more during the day.
Gets confused in its surroundings.
Has bad (worse than usual) breath.
Barks at night for no apparent reason.
Stares into space or at blank walls.
Not sure which side of the door opens.
Turns away when someone pets him.

Early detection of any abnormalities greatly influences our ability to help your pet live a long and healthy life.

We recommend that base-line blood work be done to help us detect the subtle changes that can occur to organ functions as  your dog ages.

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How old is Spot?
Dog's Dog's Size (in Pounds)
Age    0-20      21-50  51-90     >90  
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 96 105 120

Relative Age of Your Dog In "Human Years"
Senior Geriatric
anipryl.gif (5047 bytes) If your dog is showing signs of senility, Anipryl® can help. It is available by prescription after an exam and tests.

Did you know that dogs suffer from arthritis just like people? There are a number of treatments available to ease their pain. 

As pets age their nutritional requirements may change.  We have a  variety of foods that can help keep your dog's weight where it should be and help to extend their life.  Remember, nothing is too good for your pet!

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