ABSTRACT: Although Life expectancy can vary between breeds, cats and dogs are generally classed as geriatric at 8-10 years of age. It is at this stage of life that changes to the body system begin to develop. Clinical signs of disease are not always obvious to owners, who often disregard them as general signs of aging, with a tendency to avoid visits to the veterinary practice due to concerns of euthanasia. There are, however, many lifestyle-changing approaches available to help support the senior patient. Senior clinics and Registered Veterinary Nurses (RVN) can play a positive role in the senior pet’s life and encourage early diagnosis, whilst providing support to both the pet and the owner
Author
Amy Thornley RVN DipCVN DipAVN
Following her VN training, Amy worked in a referral practice for two years. She then took a year out to travel and work in Australia and Namibia. Amy is currently working at the PDSA in a busy charity environment whilst studying for her BSc(Hons) in Clinical Veterinary Nursing.
Keywords: Clinical, Nursing, Patient
To cite this article: Veterinary Nursing Journal • VOL 30 (05) • May 2015 • pp150-153
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