Senior Pet Care in Altamonte Springs, FL, From Your Local Vet

Petfolk Veterinary & Urgent Care - Altamonte Springs is a vet in Altamonte Springs, FL, that cares for senior dogs and cats, usually those 7 years and older. Older pets do best with a checkup every 6 months, because kidney, thyroid, heart and joint changes can move quickly at this age.

Most of these problems start quietly. A cat drinking a little more water or a dog slower on the stairs can be the first sign, and early treatment often keeps a pet comfortable for years.

Call (407) 707-8525 or book a senior checkup online.

When is my pet considered a senior?

Most vets count dogs and cats as seniors from about age 7. Large and giant dogs age faster and may be "senior" by 5 or 6, while many cats stay spry into their teens. At Petfolk Altamonte Springs, the vet looks at the pet in front of them, not only the birthday.

What does a senior exam include?

A senior visit at Petfolk Altamonte Springs covers everything in a regular checkup, with extra attention to the changes that come with age:

1. Weight and muscle, since muscle loss along the back and hips is an early clue.

2. Mouth. Dental disease is common in older pets and can hurt more than they show.

3. Heart and lungs, listening for new murmurs or coughs.

4. Joints, watching your pet walk and checking hips, knees and spine for pain.

5. Eyes and ears, including cloudy lenses and hearing changes.

6. Screening blood work and urine tests for kidney, liver, thyroid and blood sugar changes.

Across Petfolk, senior cats are about twice as likely to have blood work at a wellness visit as younger adult cats (34% vs 18%, Oct 1, 2025 to Sep 30, 2026). That gap reflects how much a simple blood panel can show in an older cat.

Super helpful and sweet to my almost 16 year old cat.

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Changes worth mentioning at home

Bring a list. These small changes often matter most:

• Drinking more water or peeing more, including accidents in the house

• Weight loss even though your pet is eating

• Trouble with stairs, the car or jumping onto the couch

• Bad breath, dropping food or chewing on one side

• Waking at night, pacing or seeming lost in familiar rooms

• New lumps, or lumps that change size

How much does senior care cost?

Senior checkups are wellness exams, which start at $99 at Petfolk Altamonte Springs, or are included with PetfolkCare, which starts at $199 a year. Blood work, urine tests and x-rays are priced separately. You'll get an estimate before any test or treatment. The final bill can differ if the plan changes during the visit.

Comfort at the clinic and at home

Fear Free handling is standard at every Petfolk clinic. For stiff or anxious seniors, the team can examine on a padded mat on the floor, and you go straight to a private room instead of waiting in a lobby.

At home, small changes help: rugs on slick floors, a ramp to the car, raised bowls, and shorter, shaded walks. Central Florida heat is harder on older dogs, so plan walks for early morning or evening, and carry water, whether you stay in the neighborhood or take a slow loop on the shaded boardwalks at Spring Hammock Preserve in Longwood.

When a senior needs care today

Call the clinic the same day if your senior pet stops eating, vomits repeatedly, or cannot stand without help. If your pet collapses, has a seizure, or is breathing hard at rest, go to a 24-hour emergency hospital such as VEG Winter Park on W Fairbanks Ave.

Book a senior visit in Altamonte Springs

Petfolk Veterinary & Urgent Care - Altamonte Springs is at 999 N State Rd 434, Suite 1010, Altamonte Springs, FL 32714. Call (407) 707-8525. Many seniors also need blood work and lab testing in Altamonte Springs.

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