Senior Pet Wellness Care in Leawood, KS
As pets age, their health needs can change quietly. A dog may slow down on walks, or a cat may stop jumping as often. At Animal Health Center of Leawood, our veterinary team helps senior dogs and cats stay comfortable, active, and well cared for through regular wellness visits and early health screening.
When Is a Pet Considered Senior?
Every pet ages differently. Cats are often considered senior around age 10. Small and medium dogs may be seniors around 7 to 10 years old, while large dogs may reach this stage around 6 to 7 years old.
Senior wellness care gives our veterinarian a chance to monitor your pet’s health over time. Many age-related conditions are easier to manage when found early, before they affect daily comfort.
What Happens During a Senior Pet Wellness Visit?
Senior pet wellness care focuses on prevention, comfort, and maintaining quality of life. During your pet’s visit, our veterinarian will evaluate their overall health, discuss any changes you’ve noticed at home, and recommend screening tests or treatments based on their individual needs.
A senior wellness appointment may involve:
These visits also give you time to talk with our veterinary team about changes you have noticed at home.
Arthritis and Mobility Support
Arthritis is very common in senior dogs and cats, but pets often hide pain well. Signs may include stiffness, limping, trouble standing, reluctance to jump, slower walks, or sleeping more than usual.
Dr. McLean has a special passion for geriatric care and arthritis management. Our veterinarian can assess your pet’s mobility and recommend ways to support comfort, such as weight management, joint support, pain control, exercise adjustments, and home changes that make movement easier.
Health Conditions We Monitor in Senior Pets
Regular senior wellness exams help our veterinary team watch for conditions that become more common with age, including:
Early detection can help your pet feel better longer and may give your family more treatment options.
Signs Your Senior Pet Should Be Seen
Please contact Animal Health Center of Leawood if your senior pet has:
You know your pet best. Even small changes are worth bringing up with our veterinarian.
How Often Should Senior Pets Have Checkups?
Many senior pets benefit from wellness visits every six months. Since pets age faster than people, twice-yearly visits help us catch changes sooner, adjust medications, monitor chronic conditions, and keep your pet’s care plan current.
Routine checkups are one of the best ways to support your pet’s comfort and long-term health.
Why Choose Animal Health Center of Leawood?
Animal Health Center of Leawood provides warm, thoughtful senior pet wellness care for dogs and cats in Leawood, KS. Our veterinary team takes time to listen, answer questions, and create recommendations based on your pet’s needs.
We proudly serve pets from Leawood, Overland Park, Prairie Village, Olathe, Shawnee, Belton, Grandview, and Lenexa.
