Diseases of Old Age

Diseases of Old Age

Progress in veterinary medicine, in particular with regard to improved food and better daily health practices, has significantly increased the lifespan of dogs and cats in recent years. A new branch of veterinary science, geriatrics, has developed to better respond to the specific problems that arise. Changes in the body due to aging mean that an animal will be subject to fairly specific diseases. Below, we discuss the main diseases, and also certain abnormal behaviors that appear.
Behavioral Problems
Heart Diseases
Chronic kidney failure
Diseases of the Digestive Tract
Other Diseases