Senior Dog Care

It's our goal to provide your pets with the best veterinary care so they live long, healthy lives.

Senior Dog Care in Nashville

It’s important that your senior dog receives regular wellness exams to prevent and treat diseases that dogs are more prone to in their senior years such as bone and joint problems, hormone disorders, cancer, and diseases of the kidney, heart, and liver. At Belle Meade Animal Hospital, we recommend bi-annual wellness exam for senior dogs to screen for any underlying conditions that are common in senior pets.

During the senior wellness exam, your dog will receive:

  • A thorough physical examination
  • A detailed dental evaluation
  • Tailored vaccinations
  • Comprehensive diagnostic testing
  • Parasite testing and prevention
  • Heartworm testing and prevention
  • Nutrition and diet counseling
  • Behavioral evaluation and counseling

Our veterinarians will also discuss any age-related changes your dog may be experiencing or any concerns you have about his or her health such as nutrition, exercise, mobility, and changes in your pet’s lifestyle. To schedule your senior dog’s wellness exam, please call us at (615) 352-4370.

Signs of an Emergency

Please call us if you notice any of the following signs to schedule an appointment to have your dog evaluated:

  • Weight loss
  • Decrease in appetite
  • Bad breath or drooling
  • Increased appetite, especially if accompanied by weight loss
  • Excess urination
  • Increased water intake
  • Reduced exercise, increased stiffness, trouble jumping or walking
  • Apparent pain when your cat moves or is handled
  • Any vomiting, abnormal stool or decreased frequency of bowel movements
  • A new lump or growth, especially if it appears to increase in size quickly
  • Bloated abdomen
  • Depression or listless behavior
  • Excessive panting
  • Heavy or rapid breathing when resting
  • Coughing

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I love this place and will go no where else, the staff are all kind , friendly and amazing. They pricing is also very reasonable for the level of service and care you give
At our worst time, the best people stepped forward. Dr Heidi Free, Tim and the whole team, from immediate arrival, to the communication overnight was exceptional. The attitude, professionalism, friendliness and care shown by gave us immediate confidence that our dog was in great hands.Thank you to everyone. An incredible experience at a really tough time. You were phenomenal.Stella Kelly
My husband and I would like to thank Quakertown Vet Clinic for the excellent care given to our girl Ellie Mae. They kept us up to date several times a day regarding her care after her emergency surgery and we were encouraged to call at anytime day or night to check on her progress. All the staff have been very pleasant and helpful throughout her stay. We would highly recommend their vet clinic for the excellent care and satisfaction we received and Ellie Mae is doing very well! Thank you all Julie and Creighton Wiley
My cat had an emergency on a Saturday night. The first "24/7" animal hospital I drove to said they were closed. The second said they had a 12-hour wait. This Quakertown location was friendlier, cleaner, nicer overall, and had my cat back to see a vet within 15 minutes. Based on that, I believe they are one of the only truly 24/7 animal hospitals in the area. They took very good care of my cat and she's recovering well now. I'm not sure she would've survived the night if it wasn't for this clinic. Now, of course it wasn't cheap, but I think the bill was fair and reasonable for emergency care on a Saturday night. A thousand "thank you" isn't enough.
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Hours & Location

Mon – Fri: 7:30am – 6:00pm
Sat: 8:00am – Noon
Sunday: Closed