IS IT JUST AGE?

Warning signs to look out for – catch disease early.

Coping with OAPs Slowing down

Grumpy

Fussy with food

Panting

Drinking more

Hiding away

Toileting indoors

Confused

Smelly breath

Weight loss

Muscle wastage

What diseases?

How can I tell?

What can we do about it?

Chronic Kidney Disease Filter toxins Regulate water Large reserve

capacity

Protein loss Blood pressure

CKD signs

Drinking more Urinating more Smelly breath Weight loss Nausea Off food Slowing down

CKD Treatment Renal diet Ipakitine –

phosphate binder Fortekor – protein

loss, blood pressure

Amlodipine – blood pressure

Intravenous fluids

Liver Disease Filter toxins Digestion – fats Metabolise many

drugs Storage – vitamins,

minerals, sugars, fats

Production – bile, protein, hormones, blood clotting

Large reserve capacity

Signs of Liver Disease

Drinking more Urinating more Off food Weight loss Diarrhoea Vomiting Smelly breath Slowing down

Treating Liver disease Liver diet Denamarin - anti-

oxidants Destolit – stimulate

bile acid Intravenous fluids Care with drug use

Heart Disease

Pump blood around the body

Oxygen to muscle

Leaky blood vessels

Signs of Heart Disease Slowing down Weight loss Panting Coughing Fast breathing

when sleeping Fainting/collapse Swollen tummy

Treating heart disease Water tablets –

Furosemide, Prilactone

Vetmedin – contraction strength, oxygen use

Fortekor – makes heart’s work easier

Arthritis

Cartilage cushion Joint swelling Inflammation Increased muscle

tension Muscle wastage

Signs of Arthritis Slowing down Stiff Less jumping Character change Panting Toileting indoors Not grooming Muscle wastage

Treating ArthritisPAINFUL

NSAIDS Reduce inflammation Every day low dose

best Blood tests? Other pain relief

Treating Arthritis Supplements/Diet Exercise

moderation Ramps & steps Physiotherapy

Dementia Reduced activity Sleep pattern Increase fear/anxiety Confusion Blindness Disobedient House training Irritable Balance/co-ordination

Detecting Dementia Other conditions Assess after other

treatments

Early intervention Cognitive therapy Vivitonin Brain diet

Other conditions Signs variable

Tumours

Glandular problems

Diabetes

Infections - TEETH

Early detection

Blood & urine tests Regular check-ups Don’t be afraid to ask!

Diet Royal Canin Life Stage Prescription Supplements

Comfort

Pain relief Make life easy TLC Awareness of signs

of ill health

Telltale signs Drinking more Inappropriate toileting Weight loss Behaviour change (grumpy, fearful) Smelly breath Slowing down Fast breathing at rest Stop eating

Thank you!

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