Did you know cats older than 9 years are considered senior? As we age, certain diseases and organ dysfunction are more likely to occur. In cats, some of the most common senior diseases we see include Diabetes, Kidney Disease, Thyroid Disease, Pancreatitis, Cancer and Anaemia. Most can be detected through routine blood and urine testing.
It is important that we catch these diseases early as most of them are either curable or treatable if diagnosed in a timely fashion. If diagnosed much later, they can cause lengthy hospital stays or even be terminal.
At Balmain Veterinary Hospital, we practice a philosophy of prevention rather than reaction when it comes to medicine.