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Geriatric care in the late 1990s

J D Hoskins1, D M McCurnin

  • 1DocuTech Services, Inc., Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA.

The Veterinary Clinics of North America. Small Animal Practice
|February 12, 1998
PubMed
Summary

Geriatric health care for pets is an expanding field. Implementing a dedicated program can enhance veterinary services for aging dogs and cats.

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Area of Science:

  • Veterinary Medicine
  • Gerontology

Background:

  • Geriatric health care for animals is an underdeveloped field despite growing scientific understanding of aging.
  • The population of senior dogs and cats is increasing, presenting new challenges and opportunities in veterinary practice.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the potential of geriatric health care programs in veterinary medicine.
  • To emphasize the market demand for specialized care for older pets.

Main Methods:

  • This study is a review of current trends and potential for geriatric veterinary care.
  • It analyzes the market and service expansion opportunities within veterinary practices.

Main Results:

  • There is a significant, largely untapped market for geriatric animal health care.
  • Pet owners are willing to invest in high-quality health services for their aging companions.

Conclusions:

  • A well-structured geriatric health care program can significantly expand a veterinary practice's service offerings.
  • Such programs represent a natural progression from existing pediatric and adult animal care protocols.

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