Is your 10- year-old Siamese cat refusing to eat? Or maybe your collie is having vision problems. With age comes more health issues, and pets are not exempt. If you have questions about your older animal, give us a call!
Taking care of an older animal is much like taking care of a puppy. You’ll need to baby them a little more, give them a specialized kind of dog food, not expect them to come the first time you call them, and so on. To manage that stress and burden, Sinton Vet is here to help you provide the care and quality of life your animal deserves. We would love to walk you through everything your aging buddy needs, so if you would like one-on-one advice regarding your pet’s specific needs, don’t hesitate to contact us.
You may be wondering when you should start noticing the changes that come with age. A good rule of thumb is that a dog and cat are considered “senior” when they reach seven years old. Unlike younger animals, seniors go through a lot of negative changes in their bodies. For example, older pets are more likely to develop kidney, liver, and heart disease. As your buddy ages, you will notice less mobility. This symptom could be due to various common issues older animals are more prone to: arthritis, hearing-loss, cataracts and sometimes, cancer. To learn more about the symptoms, visit this link!
In addition to these biological changes, there could be some behavioral shifts. Often, pet owners assume that their furry companion has dementia when they start to lash out, move differently, and so on. However, there could be a few other possibilities. Pain, for one, can make your animal lash out, isolate themselves, and cause a change in sleep patterns. Changes in your pet’s attitude are often excellent indicators that something is going on internally that needs attention and care. Maybe your chihuahua’s teeth are rotting, causing pain – which results in defensive behavior when you try to touch their face. There are many possibilities for why your pet is acting strangely. Talk to a professional about the issues your pet is experiencing. The sooner we can diagnose what’s going on, the sooner we can provide the comfort and relief they deserve.
At Sinton Vet Clinic, we take care of our clients and their animals. If you would like to come see us, call us to let us know you are on your way. Our number is (361) 364-4551 – we’re excited to hear from you!
Do you have any questions about the animals in your care? If so, give us a call to check our availability and come on in!
Walk-ins are more than welcome, so come in when you can. We’re excited to work with you!
Did you know you can purchase your pet’s medications and nutrition products in our online store and have them delivered right to your front door?
We’ve partnered with Vetsource — the industry’s most-trusted Home Delivery pharmacy provider — to offer you this convenient service. This partnership means we can continue to supply you with quality products sourced directly from the manufacturer and have them shipped right to your front door with no shipping charges.*
AutoShip — Schedule regular deliveries of your pet’s medications and food with no shipping charges so you’ll never have to worry about running out again.
Our mission is to provide excellent care and serve as a resource to you to promote life-long wellness and productivity of the animals in your care
Our after-hours emergency services are extremely limited due to our small staff. Give us a call, but please seek care from a 24-hour facility if we’re unavailable.
Sinton Veterinary Clinic
(361) 364-4551
VCA Oso Creek
(Corpus Christi)
361-944-1145
Emergency Pet Clinic
(Corpus Christi)
361-992-2873
Retama Equine Hospital
(San Antonio)
210-651-6375
8:00am – 5:00pm
8:00am – 4:00pm
8:00am – 12:00pm
Closed
We stop taking patients 30 minutes before close
