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Senior care
Age is not a disease, but it hides them well. Our senior program moves to twice-yearly exams, adds bloodwork and blood-pressure checks, and focuses on the two things that quietly steal good years: pain and kidney changes. Comfort is a treatment goal here, not an afterthought.
What's included
Every visit, every time.
- Twice-yearly senior exams
- Senior blood and urine panels
- Arthritis and mobility checks
- Blood pressure at every senior visit
- Quality-of-life talks, whenever you need them
What it usually costs
| Item | Price or range |
|---|---|
| Senior consult Longer visit, pain and mobility focus | $110 |
| Senior blood panel | $210 to $320 |
| Urinalysis | $70 |
| Arthritis pain plan Depends on medication and size | $40 to $120 a month |
| On the Golden Years wellness plan Two senior exams and two blood panels included | $79 a month |
Canadian dollars. Ranges vary with your pet's size, age, and health. Anything beyond an exam gets a written estimate before we start. Full fee table
How it works
What happens, step by step.
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A longer visit
Senior consults run long, so we can watch your pet walk, sit, and climb, and hear what's changed at home.
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Bloodwork and blood pressure
Quiet kidney, thyroid, and liver changes show up here first, often while they're still simple to manage.
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A comfort plan
Pain control, diet, and small home changes like rugs and ramps. We aim for more good days.
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Check back in six months
Things change faster for seniors, so we set the next visit before you leave.
Who you'll see
Led by one vet.
"Dr. Okafor watched Juniper walk up and down the hall before she said a word. We left with a pain plan, a written price for the bloodwork, and a much clearer idea of what Juniper needs."
Questions we hear
Fair questions, plain answers.
When is my pet a senior?
Most dogs at about 8 years (giant breeds sooner) and most cats at about 10. If you're noticing slowing down, that's a good time to start, whatever the age.
Is it just old age?
Sometimes. Often, though, the slowing down is arthritis pain, dental pain, or kidney changes that can be managed. We can't promise to fix every problem, but we can usually help a senior feel more comfortable.
If it can't wait
During our hours: call us first at (613) 555-0142 and say it's an emergency. We'll tell you whether to come straight in.
Nights, weekends, holidays: call the 24-hour emergency hospital, Capital 24-Hour Animal Emergency Centre, (613) 555-0199 ยท 88 Carling Court, Ottawa.
Open nights, weekends, and holidays. No appointment needed. Call ahead if you can, so their team can get ready for you.
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Book a senior checkup online in about a minute, or call (613) 555-0142 and Rosa will find you a time.
Emergency right now? Don't book online. For emergencies, call the 24-hour emergency hospital, Capital 24-Hour Animal Emergency Centre, at (613) 555-0199.