You have been taking your cat “Fluffy” and dog “Fido” to the vet annually for years. This year Fluffy turns 10 and Fido 8, and your vet recommends adult or senior wellness screens. What’s the big deal? They are only one year older and appear healthy. Why should you invest in blood work? Age is not a disease; however, older pets are more at risk for many diseases. The cut off for “senior pet” may seem arbitrary, but it has been developed based on risk. Pets over this age are m

The stress and worry associated with a vet visit for cats can be a big problem when the time for an annual health check rolls around – and if our cats hate going to the vet then it can be daunting for them to stay in hospital if they are sick. It’s sadly common for cat owners to put off the annual vet visit because their cat gets stressed, upset or aggressive at the vet clinic. As a result, clinics tend to see fewer cats than dogs at the hospital, and this really isn’t a grea