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Senior Care Health Checklist

If your senior pet is experiencing one or more of the following signs
be sure to speak with your pet's veterinarian.

Check List YES NO
DISORIENTATION

Wanders Aimlessly

Appears Lost or Confused in House or Yard

Gets Stuck in Corners

Stares into Space or at Walls

Has Difficulty Finding the Door to Go Outside

Does Not Recognize Familiar People

Does Not Respond to Verbal Cues or Name

Appears to Forget Reason For Going Out

Circling or Repetitive Movements

ACTIVITY AND SLEEP

Sleeps More in a 24 Hour Period

Sleeps Less During the Night

Decreased Activity

Difficulty Climbing Stairs

Difficulty Getting Up

Exercise Intolerant

Increased Stiffness or Limping

Increased Thirst

Excessive Panting

Persistent Vocalization

Attitude Change

Tremors or Shaking

Skin and Hair Coat Changes

HOUSE TRAINING

Urinates/Defecates Indoors When Previously Housebroken

Signals Less to Go Inside

Increased Urination

INTERACTION WITH FAMILY MEMBERS

Solicits Attention Less

Less Likely to Stand/Lays for Petting

Less Enthusiasm Upon Greeting

No Longer Greets Owner (s)

EATING HABITS

Altered Appetite

Weight Change

Other (Vomiting, Diarrhea, Constipation...)