SENIORS CLUB
More good days, for longer.
King St Vets Seniors Club – Because with the right care, ageing
can still be happy, active, and comfortable for your senior pet.
Aging Is Normal – Suffering Is Not
What looks like ‘slowing down’ in your pet could actually be pain preventing your pet from doing daily things like getting up from bed, doing moderate exercise, recovering from playing or even eating or drinking.
We are proud to offer Seniors Club, a free program designed to ensure optimal health and quality of life for our aging companions (pets aged 7+yrs). Early detection and proactive care are key to managing age-related changes and maximizing comfort.
As your beloved companion enters their senior years, their needs change, and proactive care becomes even more critical. At our core, our commitment is to provide the highest standard of care and be a strong voice for your pet’s well-being. This is why we actively encourage regular check-ups every 6 months for our senior cats and dogs.
The Goal for Senior Pets : Health, Comfort, and Longevity
A senior pet wellness exam isn’t just a routine visit—it’s an investment in your pet’s comfort, health, and happiness. We want to work with you to ensure their senior years are truly golden. We focus on several key principles to ensure your pet enjoys their golden years to the fullest:
Prevent Reversible & Painful Diseases
Early detection is key. Many age-related conditions, if caught early, are manageable, and even reversible. Regular screenings and assessments prevent immediate illness and chronic, painful diseases.
What is Normal (and What Isn’t)
Understanding the rate at which pets age (ex: human years) and recognizing subtle signs of illness helps you better identify the support your pet needs, even between Vet visits.
Detecting Hidden or Silent Diseases
Pets are masters at hiding discomfort and illness – kidney disease, dental pain, heart issues, and osteoarthritis often progress silently. Specialized diagnostics detect these hidden diseases before they cause significant suffering or irreversible damage.
Preventing Procedures or Emergencies
Proactive care is the most cost-effective approach. Regular check ups and early intervention help avoid the need for costly, stressful emergency procedures down the line.
Aging is Natural, Suffering Is Not
Aging is a natural process, but pain and decline are often preventable or treatable. We aim to ensure your pet remains comfortable and pain-free, addressing any changes in mobility or behaviour as potential signs of underlying issues.
Preventing Unexpected Goodbyes
Our goal is to maximize your pet’s quality time with you. Regular senior care helps us manage chronic conditions, identify life-limiting illnesses early, ensure a better quality of life for longer, and prevent difficult, unexpected decline.
Exclusive Membership Benefits
Members of our Seniors Club get access to a range of exclusive offers designed to enhance their senior pet’s life. To maintain membership benefits and adhere to the core philosophy of proactive senior care, all enrolled pets must undergo a comprehensive health check every six (6) months.
Home visits for Seniors: We listened when you asked – We now offer special price home visits catering to senior pets on specific days, in certain areas.
Meat Tray Raffle Entry & Social Events: Automatic entry into a raffle for a “doggie meat tray” every 6 months and invitation to Senior Social Events hosted by King Street Vets.
Comfort, Mobility & Rehabilitation: Receive a discount on premium orthopaedic beds from Doggie Snooze Center Beds and Access a discounted hydrotherapy session at Canine Howlistic at Bangalow for low-impact exercise and pain management.
Cognitive and Exercise Support: Choose a free 20-minute phone consultation with “Man’s Best Friend,” who offers tailored exercise programs focusing on cognitive function for geriatric dogs.
Senior Spotlight Newsletter: Receive monthly tips & tricks specifically designed for seniors with our monthly newsletter.
And Much More: Free nail clips, anal glands expression and blood pressure test.
