Senior Cat Care

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

Health Care for your Senior Cat in Nashville, TN

It’s important that your senior cat receives regular wellness exams to prevent and treat diseases that cats 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 cats to screen for any underlying conditions that are common in senior pets.

During the senior wellness exam, your cat 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 cat 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 cat’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 cat 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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Used them for an Er visit before we established care for our rescue bulldog. They were kind and caring and we are thrilled to be using them to care for all of our dogs now.
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Dr. Speak is very thorough. She was spot with her diagnosis. She did not push to do additional testing at this time. I already recommended Dr. Speak to our daughter and she is also very happy with her .
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I was referred here for a 2nd look from my vet. Due to the timing, we had to use the ER side. We were seen quickly. Everyone from the front desk to the techs to the vets were great. I loved getting twice a day updates along with a morning photo. This made it not seem so bad that my old girl was hospitalized. I was always able to reach someone if I had a question during her hospitalization. Due to the nature of her illness, we had to be referred elsewhere for a MRI. Quakertown called and scheduled this for me so I was able to get in the same day. I really appreciated this tremendously as it was one less thing for me to handle in an already stressful situation. I would highly recommend them if you ever need after hours emergency care.
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Hours & Location

  • Hours

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

  • Location

6210 Hwy 100 Nashville, TN 37205

  • Phone

(615) 352-4370

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