John T. Kristy VMD Wendy B. Harris DVM 181 Kings Highway  Fairfield, CT 06825  203-367-4475 Phone  203-366-0878 Fax

• Advances in medicine, nutrition, and diagnostics have led to longer life spans and, in response, veterinary medicine has broadened its scope from just treating disease to emphasizing preventative health care. By the time a dog or cat is 7-8 years old, it is technically "middle aged" and body functions can begin to deteriorate. Common health problems of middle aged and older pets are: obesity, kidney disease, heart disease, and most commonly periodontal disease. Periodontal disease is present in 80% of dogs 6 years or older and in more than 55% of cats in the same age range. The Animal Hospital staff will assist in controlling or preventing these problems by various methods such as management changes or treatments like scaling and polishing teeth. There is more to good health care then the absence of disease; preventative health maintenance can help avoid illness..
   

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