Veterinarians should be seeing many more patients in their advanced-age life stage than ever, writes Mary Gardner, DVM, citing metrics that show 44 percent of practice patients are seniors. She shares tips on communicating with owners of senior pets similar to how puppy and early stage education is done.
Source: AAHA Trends, February 2023. Link.
We can do so much to manage these pets’ ailments and support a good quality of life during a pet’s late-life stage, but pet owners need to be aware of the help we can provide.” – Mary Gardner, DVM
Also see: Senior pets deserve individual care plans, AHD, November 15, 2022. Link.