is it just age
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IS IT JUST AGE?
Warning signs to look out for – catch disease early.
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Coping with OAPs Slowing down
Grumpy
Fussy with food
Panting
Drinking more
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Hiding away
Toileting indoors
Confused
Smelly breath
Weight loss
Muscle wastage
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What diseases?
How can I tell?
What can we do about it?
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Chronic Kidney Disease Filter toxins Regulate water Large reserve
capacity
Protein loss Blood pressure
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CKD signs
Drinking more Urinating more Smelly breath Weight loss Nausea Off food Slowing down
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CKD Treatment Renal diet Ipakitine –
phosphate binder Fortekor – protein
loss, blood pressure
Amlodipine – blood pressure
Intravenous fluids
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Liver Disease Filter toxins Digestion – fats Metabolise many
drugs Storage – vitamins,
minerals, sugars, fats
Production – bile, protein, hormones, blood clotting
Large reserve capacity
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Signs of Liver Disease
Drinking more Urinating more Off food Weight loss Diarrhoea Vomiting Smelly breath Slowing down
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Treating Liver disease Liver diet Denamarin - anti-
oxidants Destolit – stimulate
bile acid Intravenous fluids Care with drug use
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Heart Disease
Pump blood around the body
Oxygen to muscle
Leaky blood vessels
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Signs of Heart Disease Slowing down Weight loss Panting Coughing Fast breathing
when sleeping Fainting/collapse Swollen tummy
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Treating heart disease Water tablets –
Furosemide, Prilactone
Vetmedin – contraction strength, oxygen use
Fortekor – makes heart’s work easier
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Arthritis
Cartilage cushion Joint swelling Inflammation Increased muscle
tension Muscle wastage
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Signs of Arthritis Slowing down Stiff Less jumping Character change Panting Toileting indoors Not grooming Muscle wastage
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Treating ArthritisPAINFUL
NSAIDS Reduce inflammation Every day low dose
best Blood tests? Other pain relief
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Treating Arthritis Supplements/Diet Exercise
moderation Ramps & steps Physiotherapy
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Dementia Reduced activity Sleep pattern Increase fear/anxiety Confusion Blindness Disobedient House training Irritable Balance/co-ordination
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Detecting Dementia Other conditions Assess after other
treatments
Early intervention Cognitive therapy Vivitonin Brain diet
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Other conditions Signs variable
Tumours
Glandular problems
Diabetes
Infections - TEETH
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Early detection
Blood & urine tests Regular check-ups Don’t be afraid to ask!
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Diet Royal Canin Life Stage Prescription Supplements
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Comfort
Pain relief Make life easy TLC Awareness of signs
of ill health
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Telltale signs Drinking more Inappropriate toileting Weight loss Behaviour change (grumpy, fearful) Smelly breath Slowing down Fast breathing at rest Stop eating
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Thank you!
Any Questions?