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17. The 10-Minute Monthly Checkup That Could Add Years to Your Pet's Life

What should I check on my aging pet every month? In this episode, Dr. Steffen shares a once-a-month, 10-minute senior pet checkup she calls her Aging Gracefully checklist, something you can do at home to catch changes earlier in dogs and cats.

She covers:

Why small changes can be easy to miss unless you track them over time

Weight and body condition

Eating, drinking, and gastrointestinal signs, and why trends matter more than single isolated events

Litter box and bathroom changes, and how shifts in frequency, location, or amount of urination and defecation can be early signs of disease…

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