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Page 35 When our pets get older
Pets, as all loved beings get old and become mature. At these advanced ages we have to pay maximum attention to their health.
Little changes aren’t always obvious but can be the beginning of an age related illness which, if noticed as early as possible can be treated more quickly so the pet will stay healthy for a longer period of time. The illnesses of old age which aren’t detected, will progress and will reduce the quality of life and make their life shorter.
25 or 30 years ago the life expectancy of a cat was 14 years old and a dog between 10 and 12 years old. Now we have seen these life expectancies rise to 18 and 19 years old for cats and 15 and 16 in dogs. This is a result of improving food and attending to illnesses relating to old age of your canine and feline geriatrics. And from this the veterinary specialty in geriatrics has developed.
In our clinic we attend to a lot of older animals and thanks to our great knowledge and expertise and the confidence of our clients, we can enjoy a longer time with our very good friends.
We consider it very important for your pet to have a check up at 7 years old, to include a meticulous exploration with full blood work and a radiological study, as it is from this age when they start to show cardiac, metabolic symptoms. Also checks on the reproductive system and for the presence of any tumours. At this age the nutritional needs change,
and we should adapt their diet to their new needs.
There are 3 fundamental points with older pets: prevention, nutrition and hygiene.
We look forward to seeing you in our clinic to give you the best veterinary service for “Older Age”.
Article written by Carmen Garcia Aguilera from Clinica Veterinaria El Puerto in Jávea. English spoken. Av. Lepanto No 8, Local 10. Tel. 965 793 551. Emergencies 657 823 784.
www.elpuerto-veterinaria.com.
This is Toby, a giant of a dog with a sweet gentle nature, he is good with other dogs and cats. Toby is sterilised and needs a loving family with a large garden and lots of exercise. If you can offer Toby a forevever family please contact John on 965 975 470. Visit our web site
www.barc_busotanimalrescueconcern.org for info on what we do and how you can get involved.
Honey is a beautiful medium sized dog, is very easy to look after and is very well behaved. She is very loving and great with other dogs and is ready to find her forever home. For more information please contact PEPA on 650 304 746,
p.e.p.a.animalcharity@
gmail.com or
www.pepaspain.com.
Shirley and Valentine are brother and sister and were found next to a bin. They are very affectionate and good with other cats. If you could give one of our many kittens a home please call: 645 469 253. To view more animals visit
www.petsinspain.com. To advertise an animal for adoption email:
info@petsinspain.info.
Gorgeous Poppy (Spanish greyhound, 3 yr) is an uncomplicated and extremely easy going girl. She gets along with all dogs and people and loves cuddles. All she needs is a warm family with lots of attention. Call Jacky on 644 240 982, or visit
www.tanamerajavea.com.
My name´s Rona. I´m house trained and love to sit and give my paw in order to get treats! I am a 1½ year old female labrador mix. I am vaccinated, debugged and castrated. See my profile at
http://protectoraoriolana.org/ficha/1938/. Call volunteer Laura on 633 923 530 and she´ll answer any questions you have.
Duchess is 9 months old, weighs 6 kilos, height 38 cms. A wonderful playful puppy, she has been neutered, is fully vaccinated and is waiting with her passport.
Please contact 634 065 540 or email:
lasthopedogrescue@outlook.com.
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