Senior Pets

Senior Pet Care in Durham, NC

Pet health needs change as the body ages, and Park Veterinary Hospital & Urgent Care’s staff and veterinarians are here to help you adjust and provide an environment and health care plan that will keep your pet as fully involved in the family activities as possible.

Dogs and cats are considered seniors when theta are about seven years old. For a dog or cat, six months is the equivalent of several human years and, in the senior years, health changes can occur very quickly.

More frequent health exams are one of the ways in which the veterinarians of Park Veterinary Hospital & Urgent Care can quickly identify any changes in body functioning that could be a precursor to disease. The sooner we can diagnose a condition, the easier it is to restore normal functioning and health to your pet. Our doctors recommend that senior pets be seen every six months.

At home, pet owners can watch for changes in their pets and alert our veterinarians to any behaviors that may be of concern. Some changes to watch for include:

We also carry a number of different pet nutritional supplements including:

The American Animal Hospital Association has more information on senior pets that you may find helpful or you can always feel free to contact us with your questions.

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Hospital & Urgent Care - Hours & Location

Monday – Friday: 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Thursdays: Closed From 12:00 PM – 2:30 PM For Staff Training
Saturday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Sunday: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM

735 West NC Highway 54
Durham, NC 27713

(919) 544-3758

Boarding and Spa - Hours & Location

Monday – Saturday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM (Closed For Lunch From 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM)
Thursdays: Closed From 12:00 PM – 2:30 PM For Staff Training
Sunday: 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM

729 West NC Highway 54, Durham, NC 27713

(919) 213-7021

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