How Often Should Senior Dogs Visit the Vet?

When your dog is young and healthy, an annual wellness exam is usually sufficient. But once they cross the threshold into their senior years (typically around age 7 for most breeds), everything changes.

Veterinarians strongly recommend bi-annual (twice a year) checkups for senior dogs. Because dogs age much faster than humans, a lot can happen in six months. Early detection through routine blood work is the key to treating age-related diseases successfully.