Bulger Veterinary Hospital
  • 24-HR ER: 978-725-5544
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Bulger Veterinary Hospital
  • Our Services
    • Anesthesia & Pain Management
    • Cardiology
    • Dentistry
    • Diagnostic Imaging
    • Emergency/Critical Care
    • Exotics
    • Internal Medicine
    • Ophthalmology
    • Surgery
    • Primary Pet Care
      • Kitten Kit
      • Puppy Pack
      • Senior Pet Care
    • Theriogenology (Reproductive Health)
    • Compounding Pharmacy
    • Veterinary Urgent Care Near Here
  • For Your Pet
    • Client Registration Form
    • Curbside Emergency Care
    • Emergencies + Appointments
    • Client Portal
    • When Your Pet is a Patient
    • Pet Insurance
    • Payment Options
    • Online Store
    • End of Life Arrangements
    • Clinical Studies
  • For Veterinary Teams
    • Submit Referrals
    • At a Glance
    • Ethos Materials for Clinics
    • Continuing Education
    • VetBloom CE
    • Clinical Studies
    • Compounding Pharmacy
  • About Us
    • Our Hospital
    • Our Team
    • Giving Back
    • Why Ethos
    • Ethos Discovery
    • Press Releases
    • Contact Us
  • Blogs & Videos
    • Our Blogs
    • PAWEDcasts
  • We’re Hiring!
    • Apply Today
    • Ethos Job Fairs
    • Benefits and Perks
    • Veterinary Training Programs
  • 24-HR ER: 978-725-5544
978-725-5544

Senior Pet Care

Our team provides specialized care for older pets. Diet, exercise, obesity management and preventative medicine are important aspects of senior pet care.

The term “geriatric” or “senior” in veterinary medicine refers to the following age ranges in various breeds and species of pets:

  • Small dogs and cats older than nine
  • Medium to large dogs older than seven
  • Giant breed dogs older than five

If you have an older pet and would like to learn more about best practices for geriatric pet care provided at Bulger Veterinary Hospital in Lawrence, please contact us.

Diagnosis and Treatment in Senior Pet Care

Senior-aged pets have unique needs and are susceptible to several treatable diseases, the most common of which are listed below. In an effort to diagnose and treat these diseases early, we recommend comprehensive annual wellness testing, as well as targeted diagnostics as problems arise. To ensure your pet receives appropriate senior pet care for life-long wellness and/or disease management, please discuss your concerns with your veterinarian.

Some diseases and health concerns faced by geriatric pets include:

  • Obesity
  • Osteoarthritis
  • Dental Disease
  • Congenitive Dysfunction Syndrome (Canine Senility)
  • Glaucoma
  • Hypothyroidism
  • Hyperthyroidism
  • Cushing’s Disease
  • Diabetes Mellitus
  • Heart Disease
  • Bronchitis and Chronic Asthma
  • Hypertension
  • Kidney Disease
  • Liver Disease
  • Cancer
  • Degenerative Neurological Diseases

Meet Our Team

  • Karen A. Belden, DVMPrimary Care & Emergency Veterinarian
  • Amber L. Burns, DVMPrimary Care & Emergency Veterinarian
  • Kristine Demers, VMDPrimary Care & Emergency Veterinarian
  • Leah DeTolla, DVMPrimary Care Veterinarian
  • Julie E. Haller, DVMPrimary Care & Emergency Veterinarian
  • Libby Holman, DVMPrimary Care & Emergency Veterinarian
  • Michael Hornberger, DVM, CCRTPrimary Care & Emergency Veterinarian, Veterinary Rehabilitation Therapist
  • Lindsay Renzullo, DVMAssistant Medical Director, Primary Care & Emergency Veterinarian
  • Nicole Scott, DVMPrimary Care Veterinarian
  • Krista M. Vernaleken, VMDMedical Director, Primary Care & Emergency Veterinarian

Treatment Modalities & Services Available

  • Dentistry
  • Internal Medicine
  • Diagnostic Imaging Services
  • Computed Tomography (CT Scan)
  • Radiographs (X-ray)
  • Ultrasound
  • Pain Management

More Resources

  • Decisions in Pet Insurance
  • Medication Storage
  • Grief and Support Resources
Bulger Veterinary Hospital
978-725-5544 | 141 Winthrop Ave. Lawrence, MA 01843
  • 24-HR ER: 978-725-5544
  • Our Services
    • Anesthesia & Pain Management
    • Cardiology
    • Dentistry
    • Diagnostic Imaging
    • Emergency/Critical Care
    • Exotics
    • Internal Medicine
    • Ophthalmology
    • Surgery
    • Primary Pet Care
      • Kitten Kit
      • Puppy Pack
      • Senior Pet Care
    • Theriogenology (Reproductive Health)
    • Compounding Pharmacy
    • Veterinary Urgent Care Near Here
  • For Your Pet
    • Client Registration Form
    • Curbside Emergency Care
    • Emergencies + Appointments
    • Client Portal
    • When Your Pet is a Patient
    • Pet Insurance
    • Payment Options
    • Online Store
    • End of Life Arrangements
    • Clinical Studies
  • For Veterinary Teams
    • Submit Referrals
    • At a Glance
    • Ethos Materials for Clinics
    • Continuing Education
    • VetBloom CE
    • Clinical Studies
    • Compounding Pharmacy
  • About Us
    • Our Hospital
    • Our Team
    • Giving Back
    • Why Ethos
    • Ethos Discovery
    • Press Releases
    • Contact Us
  • Blogs & Videos
    • Our Blogs
    • PAWEDcasts
  • We’re Hiring!
    • Apply Today
    • Ethos Job Fairs
    • Benefits and Perks
    • Veterinary Training Programs
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