As the weather cools and the nights become longer, we turn our attention to older patients who may start to struggle at this time of year

At Prahran Vet Hospital we have a well established Seniors Health Program for pets over eight years of age. Dr Diana Barker has taken the time to give us all an outline of the program's many benefits and some recent improvements on our blog this month. Take a look here.

Did you know that ninety percent of older cats suffer from the painful degenerative disease of joints called osteoarthritis? Cats are notoriously good at masking the true nature or their discomfort. So, if your cat is aged over eight we highly recommend you take the time to complete our Feline Mobility questionnaire.

WIN A YEAR OF SUPER SENIOR CARE

To help you do the best for your senior pet this winter we're offering a great incentive.

Simply register your pet for our fantastic Seniors Health Program and visit before the end of June, and you'll be in the running to win one of two senior healthcare packages. That's over $200 worth of health tests, veterinary visits and senior pet advice for two lucky winners!

You can register here, or simply call one of our friendly reception team on 95101335.

Download Our New First Aid App

Do you ever wish there was a quick and reliable way of finding out what to do in the event your pet has an emergency?

We can now provide you with a free and convenient solution in the form of First Aid for Pets, an app with extensive practical advice for lots of common pet emergencies.

Simply head to itunes or your app store and download 'First Aid for Pets (Australia)', nominate Prahran as your preferred vet and you'll always have direct access to us through the app as well!

If you have noticed Labrador pooches with a bit of a paunch, new research shows it may not be entirely the owner's fault.

Is your pet struggling to fit into its genes?

Researchers in the UK have identified a genetic cause for obesity in Labradors, a breed of dog unfortunately well known for being "food motivated".

This research may have important implications for research into human obesity as well as other species.

But before we let obese dogs off the hook altogether it's important to heed the words of the researcher who was quoted as saying:
"If owners are vigilant, it is possible to keep any dog skinny by carefully regulating diet and exercise."

If you'd like assistance in reducing your pet's weight, why not contact one of our nutritional advisers on 95101335.

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