Geriatric Pet Care
As your pets reach their golden years, Pet Medical Center of Boca Raton works to meet their unique health needs with our specialized geriatric pet care in Boca Raton, FL, offering gentle, comprehensive support for senior dogs and cats.
What is Geriatric Pet Care?
Geriatric pet care, also known as senior pet care, focuses on monitoring and managing the unique health challenges that arise as pets grow older. While dogs and cats age differently based on their breed and size, most are considered seniors by the age of seven. During this stage, regular checkups and preventive care become even more important.
Our veterinarians take a proactive approach — identifying early signs of arthritis, diabetes, kidney disease, heart conditions, and cognitive decline before they progress. With customized treatment plans, we aim to extend both the lifespan and quality of life for your aging pet.
What to Expect from a Senior Pet Exam
- Comprehensive physical exams and mobility evaluations
- Bloodwork and diagnostic screening for organ function
- Dental and vision assessments
- Pain management and arthritis evaluation
- Nutritional and weight management counseling
- Behavior and cognitive health assessment
By tracking subtle changes in your pet’s behavior, appetite, or activity level, our team can intervene early and provide the care your companion needs to stay happy and healthy.
Why Senior Pet Care Matters
Aging doesn’t have to mean discomfort. Many conditions that affect senior pets — like arthritis, obesity, or heart disease — can be managed effectively with the right veterinary support. Regular geriatric pet care ensures early diagnosis, better outcomes, and a higher quality of life.
Preventive exams allow us to adjust medications, diet, and lifestyle recommendations as your pet’s needs evolve. These visits also give you the opportunity to discuss changes you’ve noticed at home — helping us catch potential issues before they become serious.
Benefits of Geriatric Pet Care
Detects health issues early for better treatment outcomes
Reduces pain and improves mobility
Supports healthy weight and nutrition
Maintains organ health and energy levels
Enhances comfort and quality of life in the golden years
From early detection of age-related conditions to ongoing pain management and nutritional guidance, our veterinarians at Pet Medical Center of Boca Raton are here to help your companion enjoy every stage of life with comfort, dignity, and love.
Trust and Expertise in Senior Veterinary Medicine
Our veterinarians combine compassion with advanced medical expertise to deliver the best possible geriatric pet care in Boca Raton, FL. We take the time to get to know your pet’s individual needs, offering thoughtful guidance on pain control, exercise, and home adaptations to make daily life easier. From arthritis management to cognitive health support, you can trust our team to care for your senior companion as part of our own family.
Gentle, Experienced Senior Pet Care for the Greater Boca Raton Area
Older pets deserve the same attentive care they’ve always given their families. At Pet Medical Center of Boca Raton, we provide experienced, compassionate senior pet care that supports every aspect of your companion’s well-being. Families across the greater Boca Raton area trust our team to help their pets stay comfortable, active, and content throughout their golden years — with care that comes from both the heart and the science of veterinary medicine.