Ensure Your Senior Pet’s Health with VetPlus Senior Health Checks

VetPlus Senior Spotlight: Health Checks for Your Golden Oldies

As our furry friends age, their health needs shift in ways that can often go unnoticed at home. Slowing down, drinking more water, or even subtle behavioural changes may be early signs of underlying issues. That’s why we offer the VetPlus Senior Health Check — a comprehensive consultation tailored to pets in their senior years: dogs over 7 and cats over 9.

This is your opportunity to get ahead of age-related health concerns and give your pet the best chance at a long, healthy, pain-free life.

What’s Included in Your Senior Health Check

Your pet will receive a 30-minute extended consultation with a VetPlus veterinarian. This extra time allows us to conduct a full head-to-tail health assessment, while also giving you space to talk through anything you’ve noticed at home.

Comprehensive Physical Exam

We check your pet’s:

• Joints – assessing for signs of arthritis or stiffness
• Ears – checking for infections, wax buildup, or age-related hearing loss
• Internal organs – using palpation and stethoscope to evaluate heart, liver, kidneys and more

Senior pets are more prone to arthritis, heart murmurs, and organ changes. A physical exam helps us detect early warning signs before they become serious or painful.

Lumps & Bumps Check

We carefully examine your pet’s skin and body for any new or changing masses.

Not all lumps are cancerous — but identifying and monitoring them early can be lifesaving. We’ll advise whether a sample or further testing is needed, giving you peace of mind.

Dental Examination

We assess:

• Tartar build-up
• Gum inflammation
• Signs of pain or infection

Dental disease is one of the most common issues we see in older pets. It can cause chronic pain, difficulty eating, and infection spreading to vital organs. Early action can improve both comfort and health.

Urinalysis (Urine Test)

We test for:

• Kidney function
• Urinary tract infections
• Diabetes indicators

Changes in urine can be the first clue that something’s not right. Our in-clinic lab allows us to process samples on the day, helping us act quickly if needed.

Blood Analysis

We perform a full blood panel, assessing:

• Liver and kidney function
• Blood sugar levels
• Thyroid health
• White and red blood cell counts

Many chronic conditions in older pets develop silently. Blood tests give us a detailed internal picture, helping us pick up problems before they become visible — or irreversible.

Vaccination Review

We check:

• When your pet last received vaccinations
• Whether they’re due or overdue
• Risk level for your pet based on lifestyle and environment

Older pets may need modified vaccination plans. Keeping their immunity strong is vital to avoid preventable illnesses as their defences naturally decline with age.

Weight Review & Nutrition Assessment

We evaluate:

• Current weight and body condition score
• Diet suitability based on age, health conditions and energy levels
• Feeding routines and treat intake

Weight gain or loss in older pets is often a sign of deeper health issues. We'll guide you on what to feed and how much, helping prevent obesity, diabetes, or malnutrition.

2025 Pricing (Including GST)

🐶 Dogs: $223 (normally $283)
🐱 Cats: $247.50 (normally $307.50)

Why VetPlus?

Our team is experienced in senior pet care and equipped with advanced diagnostic tools right in our clinic. We don’t just look at your pet’s symptoms — we look at the whole picture: behaviour, history, nutrition, and blood results. With this full picture, we can create a personalised plan to keep your pet happy, mobile, and as pain-free as possible.

Because growing older shouldn’t mean feeling older.

How to Book

Booking your VetPlus Senior Health Check is simple: 📞 Call 0800 VETPLUS today to reserve your spot.

Let’s work together to support your pet’s next chapter — with comfort, care, and love.