Throughout September, Largo Veterinary Hospital and the American Veterinary Medical Association are celebrating Senior Healthy Pet Month. Growing older is a natural and inevitable process we must all face and it’s no different for our pets. With our health, “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” The same is true for pets. Preventive medicine helps your senior pet ease into his or her senior years and maintain a quality life.

Because pets age much faster than humans, medical changes can occur suddenly and without any advanced warnings. These changes often surprise owners who wish they had been better prepared or had been able to prevent some of the problems before their pet became ill.

At Largo Veterinary Hospital, we can maximize your pet’s quality of life with early detection and identify processes of disease long before the actual disease is present.  Early detection helps protect your pet and extends the joy a healthy life brings to you and your pet.

Hi, my name is “Tiger” and I’m September’s Pet of the Month. I am an 8-year-old American Maine Coon. My mom & dad say I’m special because I love people and I’m very social. I love to take walks with my fullbody harness leash. A funny story that happened to me was the time I had a chat with a dolphin. I am so spoiled that I get to sleep in my mom’s arm using her as my pillow and receiving my favorite treat - belly rubs.