Support for aging pets
Lakeview Animal Hospital provides senior pet care for dogs and cats in South Edmonton. Visits focus on changes in comfort, mobility, appetite and daily life, with a plan built around your pet and your family.
How we can help
Our veterinary team combines examinations with in-house blood testing and on-site X-rays when recommended. We explain the options and next steps; our in-house pharmacy also supports prescribed treatment and ongoing medication needs.
Examinations help track weight, muscle, mobility, senses, mouth health and subtle behaviour changes.
In-house blood testing and X-rays are available at Lakeview. Your veterinarian will discuss which screening or diagnostic tests fit your pet’s history and examination.
Practical plans for pain, arthritis, nutrition, home setup, cognition and everyday enjoyment.
What to expect
Changes in sleep, stairs, appetite, thirst, accidents or social behaviour can provide important clues.
We examine your pet and identify concerns that deserve monitoring, testing or treatment.
Recommendations focus on comfort, independence and the priorities that matter to your family.
Good to know
Slowing down is not always simply old age. Arthritis, dental pain, kidney disease, hormonal conditions, vision loss and cognitive change can look gradual. Earlier assessment may provide more options to support comfort.
Common questions
Bring medication and supplement names, recent records and a short list of changes in eating, drinking, sleep or toileting. A brief video of walking, stairs or unusual behaviour can help show changes that may not happen in the clinic.
It varies by species, breed and size. Large dogs generally age faster than small dogs, while cats often enter their senior years later.
Many senior pets benefit from visits more often than once yearly, especially when taking medication or managing a health condition.
Non-slip flooring, ramps, supportive bedding, accessible food and water, weight management and veterinarian-guided exercise can help.
Request a senior checkup for gradual changes, or call for symptoms that are new or worsening. We can discuss ongoing care, monitoring and practical support at home.