is it just age
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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!
Any Questions?