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Senior wellness testing: Early detection means earlier treatment

Regular examinations and screening can detect disease earlier in senior pets.

Regular examinations and screening can detect disease earlier in senior pets. Testing is tailored to age, history and clinical findings.

Editorial overview based on the linked VCA resource; this is not the complete original handout. Prepared 2026-10-03; not veterinarian-reviewed. Diagnosis and treatment, including medication choice and dose, require veterinary guidance.

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