Changes worth mentioning
- Weight loss or gain
- Drinking or urinating more
- Reduced appetite or new food preferences
- Stiffness, difficulty jumping or reluctance on stairs
- Nighttime restlessness, confusion or behavior changes
- Vomiting, diarrhea, coughing or changes in breathing
Why trends matter
A single laboratory result is only one point in time. Comparing results with a pet’s previous values can reveal gradual changes in kidney function, liver values, blood cells, glucose or other systems. Weight and examination findings add essential context.
What a senior visit may include
Dr. Kim may discuss a physical examination, blood count, chemistry profile, urinalysis, thyroid testing, blood pressure or imaging based on species, age, symptoms and medical history. Testing is individualized rather than automatically identical for every senior pet.
Supporting quality of life
Senior care is not only about laboratory numbers. Comfort, mobility, appetite, sleep, interaction and the activities your pet enjoys all matter. Bring videos of mobility or unusual behavior if those signs are difficult to reproduce in the hospital.