Wheat Ridge Animal Hospital
  • 24-HR ER: 303-424-3325
  • Our Services
    • Acupuncture
    • Anesthesia & Pain Management
    • Blood Bank
    • Cardiology
    • Dental Care
    • Dermatology
    • Diagnostic Imaging
    • Emergency/Critical Care
    • Internal Medicine
    • Neurology
    • Oncology
    • Ophthalmology
    • Physical Rehabilitation
    • Primary Pet Care
      • Puppy Pack
      • Kitten Kit
      • Elder Pet Care
    • Surgery
    • Theriogenology (Reproductive Health)
  • For Your Pet
    • Client Registration Form
    • Patient Portal
    • When Your Pet is a Patient
    • Pet Insurance
    • Payment Options
    • Online Store
    • End of Life Arrangements
    • Clinical Studies
  • For Veterinary Teams
    • Our Referral Process
    • Referral Forms and Portal
    • Continuing Education
      • Lunch & Learn Request
      • VetBloom
    • Clinical Studies
  • About Us
    • Our Hospital
    • Our Team
    • Why Ethos
    • Press Releases
    • COVID-19 Hospital Updates
    • Contact Us
  • Blogs & Videos
    • Our Blogs
    • PAWEDcasts
  • We’re Hiring!
    • Apply Today
    • Job Fair Events
    • Benefits and Perks
    • Veterinary Student Externships
Wheat Ridge Animal Hospital
  • Our Services
    • Acupuncture
    • Anesthesia & Pain Management
    • Blood Bank
    • Cardiology
    • Dental Care
    • Dermatology
    • Diagnostic Imaging
    • Emergency/Critical Care
    • Internal Medicine
    • Neurology
    • Oncology
    • Ophthalmology
    • Physical Rehabilitation
    • Primary Pet Care
      • Puppy Pack
      • Kitten Kit
      • Elder Pet Care
    • Surgery
    • Theriogenology (Reproductive Health)
  • For Your Pet
    • Client Registration Form
    • Patient Portal
    • When Your Pet is a Patient
    • Pet Insurance
    • Payment Options
    • Online Store
    • End of Life Arrangements
    • Clinical Studies
  • For Veterinary Teams
    • Our Referral Process
    • Referral Forms and Portal
    • Continuing Education
      • Lunch & Learn Request
      • VetBloom
    • Clinical Studies
  • About Us
    • Our Hospital
    • Our Team
    • Why Ethos
    • Press Releases
    • COVID-19 Hospital Updates
    • Contact Us
  • Blogs & Videos
    • Our Blogs
    • PAWEDcasts
  • We’re Hiring!
    • Apply Today
    • Job Fair Events
    • Benefits and Perks
    • Veterinary Student Externships
  • 24-HR ER: 303-424-3325

Elder Pet Care

Our team provides specialized care for older pets. Diet, exercise, obesity management and preventative medicine are important aspects of senior pet care.

Older The term “geriatric” or “senior” in veterinary medicine refers to the following age ranges in various breeds and species of pets:

  • Small dogs and cats older than nine
  • Medium to large dogs older than seven
  • Giant breed dogs older than five

If you have an older pet and would like to learn more about best practices for geriatric pet care provided at Wheat Ridge Animal Hospital, please contact us.

Diagnosis and Treatment in Senior Pet Care

Senior-aged pets have unique needs and are susceptible to several treatable diseases, the most common of which are listed below. In an effort to diagnose and treat these diseases early, we recommend comprehensive annual wellness testing, as well as targeted diagnostics as problems arise. To ensure your pet receives appropriate senior pet care for life-long wellness and/or disease management, please discuss your concerns with your veterinarian.

Some diseases and health concerns faced by geriatric pets include:

  • Obesity
  • Osteoarthritis
  • Dental Disease
  • Congenitive Dysfunction Syndrome (Canine Senility)
  • Glaucoma
  • Hypothyroidism
  • Hyperthyroidism
  • Cushing’s Disease
  • Diabetes Mellitus
  • Heart Disease
  • Bronchitis and Chronic Asthma
  • Hypertension
  • Kidney Disease
  • Liver Disease
  • Cancer
  • Degenerative Neurological Diseases

Patient Resources and Forms

  • Patient Portal
  • Client Registration Form

  • Paper Client Registration Form
    Print Form

Meet Our Team

  • Thomas Adducci, DVM, CVAPrimary Care Veterinarian, Veterinary Acupuncturist
  • Jesse Johnson, DVMPrimary Care Veterinarian
  • Laura McKeever, DVMPrimary Care Veterinarian
  • Justin Pochman, DVM, MBAPrimary Care Veterinarian
  • Donna Williams, DVMPrimary Care Veterinarian
  • Laura Williams, DVM Primary Care Veterinarian

Treatment Modalities & Services Available

  • Dentistry
  • Internal Medicine
  • Diagnostic Imaging Services
  • Computed Tomography (CT Scan)
  • Radiographs (X-ray)
  • Ultrasound

More Resources

  • Decisions in Pet Insurance
  • Medication Storage
  • Grief and Support Resources
Wheat Ridge Animal Hospital
303-424-3325 | 10140 W 44th Ave, Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
  • 24-HR ER: 303-424-3325
  • Our Services
    • Acupuncture
    • Anesthesia & Pain Management
    • Blood Bank
    • Cardiology
    • Dental Care
    • Dermatology
    • Diagnostic Imaging
    • Emergency/Critical Care
    • Internal Medicine
    • Neurology
    • Oncology
    • Ophthalmology
    • Physical Rehabilitation
    • Primary Pet Care
      • Puppy Pack
      • Kitten Kit
      • Elder Pet Care
    • Surgery
    • Theriogenology (Reproductive Health)
  • For Your Pet
    • Client Registration Form
    • Patient Portal
    • When Your Pet is a Patient
    • Pet Insurance
    • Payment Options
    • Online Store
    • End of Life Arrangements
    • Clinical Studies
  • For Veterinary Teams
    • Our Referral Process
    • Referral Forms and Portal
    • Continuing Education
      • Lunch & Learn Request
      • VetBloom
    • Clinical Studies
  • About Us
    • Our Hospital
    • Our Team
    • Why Ethos
    • Press Releases
    • COVID-19 Hospital Updates
    • Contact Us
  • Blogs & Videos
    • Our Blogs
    • PAWEDcasts
  • We’re Hiring!
    • Apply Today
    • Job Fair Events
    • Benefits and Perks
    • Veterinary Student Externships
© 2021 Wheat Ridge Animal Hospital
Website Design by Jackrabbit