Senior Pet Care in Peachtree Corners, GA, From Your Local Vet

Petfolk Veterinary & Urgent Care - Peachtree Corners is a vet in Peachtree Corners, GA, that cares for senior dogs and cats. Most pets count as seniors from about age 7, and giant-breed dogs sooner. At that age, a checkup every 6 months catches changes while there is still time to slow them down.

Older pets change quietly. A cat who drinks a little more, or a dog who hesitates at the stairs, can be the first sign of something the vet can help with.

Call (770) 637-0032, book online or walk in.

What changes should I watch for in an older pet?

Pet parents in Peachtree Corners often notice these first:

• Drinking and peeing more (kidney disease, diabetes, thyroid problems)

• Weight loss with a good appetite, common in older cats

• Stiff getting up, slower on walks, avoiding jumps

• Bad breath or chewing on one side

• Night pacing, staring or getting "stuck" in corners

• New lumps under the skin

None of these mean "just old age." Many have treatments that make daily life easier. Bring a list of what you've noticed, even small things.

What happens at a senior checkup?

A senior visit at Petfolk Peachtree Corners includes a full exam with extra attention to weight trends, joints, heart, eyes and mouth. The vet often recommends senior blood work and a urine test to check kidneys, liver, thyroid and blood sugar. Across Petfolk, senior cats were about twice as likely to get blood work at a wellness visit as younger adult cats (34% vs 18%, Oct 1, 2025 to Sep 30, 2026).

Results from the in-house lab come back quickly for many tests. When something is borderline, the vet often suggests rechecking in a few months instead of starting medicine right away.

Blood work, in plain words

Senior blood work at Petfolk Peachtree Corners usually includes a CBC (red and white blood cells), a chemistry panel (kidneys, liver, blood sugar, protein) and often a thyroid test for cats. A urine test adds a check on how well the kidneys concentrate urine. The first results become your pet's baseline. When the next panel comes back, the vet compares the two, because a slow trend says more than one number alone.

Comfort first

Fear Free handling is standard at every Petfolk clinic, and it matters more for a stiff, anxious older pet. The team can examine a big dog on a mat on the floor, skip the slippery table, and take breaks. You can stay with your pet.

Helped ease some of my anxieties and worries regarding my senior baby.

Chelsey M., Google review

At home, simple changes help: rugs on smooth floors, a ramp to the couch or car, raised bowls, and shorter, more frequent walks. Gentle trails at Simpsonwood Park are fine for many senior dogs; pick cool mornings in summer.

How much does senior care cost?

At Petfolk Peachtree Corners, wellness exams start at $99, or are free with the PetfolkCare Plan, which starts at $199 a year. Senior blood work and other tests 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.

Pain is easy to miss

Dogs and cats rarely cry from joint pain. Instead they sleep more, stop grooming their back end, or snap when touched. Arthritis care can include weight control, joint-friendly exercise, and prescription pain relief that the vet monitors with blood work. Ask about it at every senior visit.

Signs that need help now

Collapse, labored breathing, sudden blindness, a seizure, or a swollen belly needs a 24-hour emergency hospital, such as Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG) in Brookhaven. A senior who stops eating for a day, or vomits repeatedly, should be seen the same day; see sick pet visits in Peachtree Corners.

Book a senior visit

Petfolk Veterinary & Urgent Care - Peachtree Corners is at 5175 Peachtree Pkwy, Suite 1300-B, Peachtree Corners, GA 30092, with parking right outside at The Forum. Call (770) 637-0032.

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