Senior Welfare Check

A senior welfare check gives us the opportunity to give our older pets the TLC they deserve. We will take the time to discuss ways in which you can make their last life-stage as comfortable and easy as possible.

Whilst giving you hints and tips about what changes you could make to their day to day to help them be more comfortable, we can give them a full head to toe check over to advise if anything appears abnormal, in which case we would recommend you have a consultation with your vet.

It is important to note that this health check is a non-clinical service and any abnormalities noted will be recommended to be followed up with your vet. As a RVN, I am unable to diagnose but I am qualified to observe and report to you any signs of abnormalities.

Geriatrics can develop a number of different changes not only physically but mentally aswell and these changes can be difficult to notice. It can help if someone with experience like ourselves, can chat with you about their habits and give them a check over to identify if anything seems abnormal. This then allows you to have a full consultation, a thorough examination and discussion with your vet about the abnormalities.

What to expect at your pets Senior Welfare Check

At Liverpool Vet Nurse, we use a fear free approach to our handling techniques. This means we follow your pets lead and make them feel as comfortable as we can during their procedure. Allowing pets to adjust to a new person is a huge help for them to gain trust and confidence around them. I will simply sit with your pet to allow me to gain their trust.

I always bring a selection of treats to every appointment, upon booking I will ask if your pet is on any specific diet or has any condition such as diabetes which may be affected by treats. I will use treats to put pets at ease and allow them to trust my presence.

Once your pet is feeling comfortable and happy, I will begin to carry out the Consultation. I will discuss with you ways to help your pet feel comfortable with hints and tips for any changes that you could make. If requested, I can also give a general health check with any abnormalities found being referred on to your vet.

Once the procedure is all complete, I will give lots of praise and more treats.