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Health & Wellness Recommendations by Age

January 01, 2012

Components of Health and Wellness Programs by Age

<1 Years of Age

1–7 Years of Age

>7 Years of Age

Preadoption counseling to select breeds and lines with a reduced risk of cancer and to meet the needs of the adopting family

Behavioral counseling and suggestions regarding obedience classes

A complete history

A complete history every 12 mo

A complete history at least every 6 mo

A complete physical examination

A complete physical examination every 12 mo

A complete physical examination at least every 6 mo

Body weight evaluation and body condition scoring

Nutritional counseling to include discussion of optimum diet, weight, and exercise

Nutritional counseling to include discussion of optimum diet, weight and exercise

Select diagnostics, including complete blood count, biochemical profile, viral screening for cats.

Select diagnostics, including a minimum of:

•Complete blood count

•Biochemical profile to include creatinine, potassium, serum alanine aminotransferase, and serum alkaline phosphatase

•Complete urinalysis by cystocentesis

•Blood pressure

•Fine-needle aspiration and mapping of any masses or swelling

•Counseling to reduce exposure to carcinogens such as passive smoke, industrial chemicals, direct constant sunlight, etc.

Select diagnostics, including a minimum of:

•Complete blood count

•Full biochemical profile, including electrolytes

•Thyroid panel (optional)

•Complete urinalysis by cystocentesis

•Blood pressure

•Miscellaneous diagnostic testing such as chest radiographs as needed

•Fine-needle aspiration and mapping of any masses or swelling

•Counseling to reduce exposure to carcinogens such as passive smoke, industrial chemicals, direct constant sunlight, etc.

Education on critical issues such as vaccination scheduling, ovariohysterectomy, orchiectomy, cancer screening, nutrition, dental screening, and obesity

Education on critical issues such as vaccination scheduling, cancer screening, nutrition, dental screening and obesity.

Education on critical issues such as vaccination schedules, cancer screening, nutrition, dental screening and obesity.

Saying Goodbye

There is almost no other time in your life and the life of your pet more difficult in every respect than during the last moments of living. Regardless of how much preparation, whether you have had substantial time or not, the decision to euthanize your precious friend will not be easy. Throughout the entire life of your pet you have been watchful and concerned about quality of life; at this crisis moment or transition period, quality and dignity of life become prominent concerns again. Quality and dignity can only be achieved if you work as a

Clinical Trials & Treatments

The word cancer is as dark and empty as the disease it defines. A cancer diagnosis often brings feelings of overwhelming fear, a loss of control, and most devastating of all, a loss of hope. This can occur regardless of whether the patient is a friend, family member or a precious pet. When we face the diagnosis of cancer in a beloved pet it is even more difficult, for we must make important and life changing decisions for our animal friends that rely totally on our own judgments for their well-being. These animals not only share our homes, our

Diagnosis

Staging, Grading: Imagine defeating an enemy you did not know. What is the threat? What are the tools to defeat this enemy? This is exactly what your veterinarian is thinking when he or she considers staging or grading the cancer: Understanding where the cancer is in the body, the name of the cancer and the degree of aggressiveness. By understanding the enemy, we can defeat it. • Each tumor is different and unique. Each one must first be given a name; this is only possible with a biopsy or cytology (a test that helps determine the type ..

What Is Cancer and What Causes It

Cancer Diet

Jan 23, 2012
Homemade Canine Cancer Food The following recipe is a balanced, homemade formula for dogs with cancer. It approximates Canine n/d ® , a canned dietetic dog food. The following recipe will make three days worth of food for a 25-30 pound dog.