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The comprehensive evaluation includes the following services that have been clustered
in a cost-effective manner to offer the quality of care your pet and
you deserve
“Aspen” Franklin, our official hospital cat, has been with us
since the beginning! He has spent his days as a gracious blood donor, tour
guide, and the Director of Feline Relations at Mid- Atlantic Veterinary
Hospital. About a year ago, Aspen was diagnosed with cancer. Through semi
yearly exams we were able catch the disease early and in turn add some time
to his oh-so busy life!
- “Puppies and kittens are cute but older pets have
found a special place in our hearts!”
Why should my senior pet participate in this program?
Please read our objectives below to understand why we encourage
all of our Senior Pets to participate in this important life changing program.
- To provide preventative medicine to avert disease and promote the health
of your Pet.
- To diagnose problems early allowing a greater chance of slowing or
reversing the affects of aging.
- To proactively manage all systems of your Pet’s body.
- To optimize the quality of life for your aging Pet using
Important facts about senior testing
An aging pet’s organs gradually deteriorate and may lose their ability
to function properly. We use senior testing to promote early detection
and treatment of disease, so we can maintain health and prevent illness
during your Pet’s senior years. Early detection of disease often
gives us more effective and less costly treatment options. In addition,
senior testing also helps establish normal baseline values for your pet,
creating a point of comparison for the future
How old is your pet?
Check out the chart below to see how old you pet actually is in “human
years.”
Comparative Age in Human Years |
Pets Age |
0-20lbs |
21-50lbs |
51-90lbs |
>90lbs |
5 yrs |
36 |
37 |
40 |
42 |
6 yrs |
40 |
42 |
45 |
49 |
7 yrs |
44 |
47 |
50 |
56 |
10 yrs |
56 |
60 |
66 |
78 |
12 yrs |
64 |
69 |
77 |
93 |
15 yrs |
76 |
83 |
93 |
115 |
Is my Pet a senior?
If your pet is 7 years old or older, we consider him or her senior. Your pet may
seem healthy well into his/her senior years. However, many problems common to
senior pets (like kidney or heart failure) may not be present symptoms until your
pet becomes seriously ill. “Senior Seven” is our comprehensive senior care
program that helps to identify problems early enough to institute preventive
healthcare measures.
What’s included in Sr7 testing?
Our senior wellness program had been created to be a
comprehensive evaluation of your entire pet. A number of services
have been clustered in a cost-effective manner to offer the quality
of care you pet and you deserve. Below you will find a list of tests
for senior cats and a slightly different list for senior dogs.
CATS |
DOGS |
- Comprehensive Medical Consultation
- Dental Evaluation
- Total Blood Profile with Electrolytes & CBC
- Urinalysis with sedimentation
- Complete eye exam
- Thyroid Survey
- Blood Pressure screening
- Complete Body X-Ray with evaluation
- Fecal Analysis
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- Comprehensive Medical Consultation
- Dental Evaluation
- Total Blood Profile with Electrolytes & CBC
- Chest survey with 2 X-Rays & interpretation
- Urinalysis with sedimentation
- Complete eye exam
- Cardiac Evaluation
- Fecal Analysis
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Whole Body Exam
Getting Started
I would like my Pet to participate in the Sr7 Program… what do I do?
- Call to schedule an appointment. 301.797.1800
- Your pet will need to fast the night before the appointment–nothing
to eat after 9PM. Water is OK.
- Come in for your morning appointment to consult with the doctor and
admit your pet for evaluation.
- Plan on returning later that day at a scheduled time to sit down with
the doctor to review results.
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