KingWest Vets

For Dogs

An older dog's brain is more vulnerable to free radicals that are naturally produced by the body. The damage free radicals inflict on the brain is often the cause of age-related behavioural changes in older dogs.

Some products are specifically formulated with an exclusive blend of antioxidants and other nutrients to fight the signs of brain ageing and age-related behavioural changes and even help improve the learning ability of older dogs.

Join the fight against a leading killer of dogs and cats.

There are many causes for kidney disorders (also called kidney or renal disease) resulting in a variety of uncomfortable and even life threatening symptoms for your dog. Kidney disease can be either sudden (acute) or occur gradually (chronic). An animal screening for kidney disease is important in dogs and cats 7 years or older.

Many products have been specially formulated by vets to help manage pets with kidney disease. Kidney disease may develop because of other diseases or changes in health, breed/hereditary tendencies and even nutritional factors. Signs of kidney disease don’t usually appear until more than two-thirds of kidney function is lost.

Healthy Joints, Happy Dogs - Take the first step in helping improve your dog's mobility and quality of life by speaking with your veterinarian.

For Cats

Special Needs of Adult Cats

A cat between the ages of one and six years is considered an adult cat. These cats need controlled levels of magnesium, phosphorus, sodium and energy to help maintain their health. Additionally they need adequate taurine to help maintain normal heart function, eye structure and reproduction.

Obesity is the most common nutritional disease of cats. Obesity is due in large part to the increased palatability and popularity of dry cat food, and the common practice of leaving cat food in the bowl for cats to eat at any time. Obese cats may also be at risk for lower-urinary tract disease. Urinary tract disease is caused in many cases by over-consumption of minerals, such as magnesium, which must then be excreted through the kidneys creating a nutritional risk factor. A cat prone to obesity requires a low-fat, moderate-fibre food to help keep the cat trim and feeling full without reducing their volume of food intake.

Another important health concern for adult cats is kidney disease. While kidney disease is the second leading cause of non-accidental death in dogs, it's the primary cause of non-accidental death in cats. To help promote healthy kidneys, avoid excessive amounts of phosphorus, protein and salt. Other common risk factors for kidney disease are age, severe dehydration, heart failure, liver failure, kidney infections, some antibiotics, antifreeze, high blood pressure, certain cancers and obstructions of the urinary tract.