Textbook in PDF format Aging dogs and cats have distinctive needs and appropriate veterinary care can extend the lives of companion animals, alleviate their discomfort, and improve their quality of life. Blackwell’s Five-Minute Veterinary Consult Clinical Companion: Small Animal Senior Care helps veterinarians confidently manage senior pet patients, presenting key information on aging dogs and cats in an easy, accessible form. Beginning with general information on aging, the book uses the popular framework of the Five-Minute Veterinary Consult series to cover major diseases and conditions associated with aging in small animals. Concluding with a section for managing other challenges, such as quality of life and senior friendly homes, it’s a must-own volume for any veterinary professional seeing senior pets