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Senior Pet Care in Waverly, TN

Compassionate Support for Your Pet’s Golden Years

As pets grow older, their needs change, and our team at Waverly Animal Clinic has the expertise to help you navigate those changes with compassion, experience, and expert care. Our dedicated senior pet care in Waverly, TN, is tailored to support aging pets with comprehensive wellness services that promote comfort, vitality, and a high quality of life throughout their golden years.

What Is Senior Pet Care?

Senior pet care involves a proactive, customized approach to veterinary medicine designed for “senior” animals, which is typically reached at age 7 for dogs and cats. At this life stage, pets become more susceptible to health issues such as:

  • Arthritis and mobility problems
  • Vision or hearing loss
  • Kidney, liver, or heart disease
  • Cognitive decline or confusion
  • Dental disease
  • Cancer and tumors

Our senior care program at Waverly Animal Clinic includes regular wellness exams, advanced diagnostics, nutritional counseling, pain management, and supportive therapies to catch issues early and provide the most comfort possible.

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What to Expect During a Senior Pet Care Visit

We approach senior pet visits with extra care and attention for comprehensive, tender treatment. A typical visit may include:

  • Comprehensive physical exam focused on joint mobility, organ function, skin, and weight
  • Routine bloodwork and urinalysis to monitor for underlying disease
  • Nutritional guidance to support metabolism and organ health
  • Dental checkups to prevent painful infections or tooth loss
  • Behavioral assessments for signs of cognitive changes or anxiety
  • Pain evaluation and management options
  • Vaccination review to ensure continued protection without over-vaccination

We tailor each senior pet’s care plan based on their age, breed, medical history, and lifestyle, always with your input and insight.

Why Senior Pet Care Matters

Many health conditions in senior pets progress silently, with few noticeable symptoms until the issue is advanced. Routine senior care can help catch these problems early, making treatment easier and outcomes more successful.

According to the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), twice-yearly exams for senior pets are ideal for detecting changes in health and maintaining overall wellness. With regular monitoring, we can address issues early on and help your pet stay active, happy, and pain-free.

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Schedule a Senior Pet Wellness Visit Today

Your senior pet has given you years of love, loyalty, and companionship—now it’s time to give back with the best possible care. We at Waverly Animal Clinic are honored to help you support their health, happiness, and dignity as they age.

Call (931) 296-4900 today to schedule your pet’s senior wellness exam.