Geriatric Expertise
Our vets understand age-related changes in dogs, cats, and chickens — and how to distinguish normal aging from conditions that require intervention.
Geriatric Pet Specialists
Online Senior Pet Consultation — Expert Care in Their Golden Years
Your senior pet has given you years of companionship. They deserve veterinary care that's as attentive and compassionate as they've been. TelaVets provides expert geriatric consultations from the comfort of home — no stressful clinic trips for pets who find travel difficult.
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$65 Flat Fee
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24/7 Access
What senior pets need from a vet
Aging Changes Everything — Including What Vet Care Should Look Like
Geriatric-focused assessment — pain, mobility, cognition, and quality of life
No stressful clinic trips for pets who find travel painful or difficult
Prescription pain management — Carprofen, Meloxicam, Gabapentin
Chronic condition management — diabetes, kidney disease, hyperthyroidism
Honest quality of life conversations — compassionate and without judgment
More frequent check-in consultations available for fast-changing conditions
Dogs are considered senior at 7 years (earlier for large breeds), cats at 10–11 years, and both experience accelerating health changes after this point. Conditions that progress slowly in adulthood — arthritis, kidney disease, dental disease, cognitive decline — reach clinical significance much faster in the senior years, and management becomes more complex.
Senior pets also have very different tolerance for the stress of veterinary visits. An arthritic dog may find the car ride and clinic environment genuinely painful. An elderly cat with hyperthyroidism becomes dysregulated by stress in ways that make accurate examination difficult. For these animals, the telemedicine model isn't just more convenient — it's often clinically superior because it eliminates the confounding effects of transport and clinic-induced stress.
TelaVets senior pet consultations are structured specifically around geriatric assessment needs — pain evaluation, cognitive function, mobility assessment, quality of life scoring, and compassionate discussions about what the future might look like for your pet and your family. Our vets approach senior care with the patience and depth it deserves.
Expert Online Care for Your Senior Pet
Home-Based Comfort
Senior pets often struggle with travel. Eliminating the car journey and clinic environment significantly reduces pain, stress, and the physiological confusion that can follow for elderly animals.
Pain Management
NSAIDs, Gabapentin, joint supplements, and behavioral accommodations — our vets build a comprehensive, evidence-based pain management plan for your senior pet.
Chronic Condition Expertise
Ongoing management for diabetes, kidney disease, hyperthyroidism, Cushing's disease, and arthritis — monitoring and adjusting as conditions evolve.
$65 Per Consultation
Senior pets often need more frequent veterinary contact. $65 flat fee makes that financially sustainable for families committed to high-quality senior care.
Quality of Life Support
Honest, compassionate conversations about your senior pet's quality of life — including what good quality of life looks like and how to assess it at home.
Senior Pet Health Conditions We Help With
Comprehensive care for the most common geriatric pet conditions
Senior pets face a specific set of age-related health challenges. Our vets are experienced in managing these conditions with both clinical expertise and compassionate, practical guidance.
Every senior pet deserves a good quality of life in their final years. TelaVets makes the veterinary support for that goal accessible, affordable, and as stress-free as possible.
Arthritis & Joint Pain
The most common senior pet condition — prescription NSAIDs, Gabapentin, joint supplements, and mobility modification guidance.
Cognitive Decline
Canine cognitive dysfunction (CCD) and feline cognitive changes — assessment, management, and environmental enrichment guidance.
Kidney Disease
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is the leading cause of death in cats over 12 — monitoring, dietary management, and prescription support.
Endocrine Disorders
Hypothyroidism in dogs, hyperthyroidism in cats, Cushing's disease, and diabetes mellitus — management and medication monitoring.
Dental & Digestive Health
Age-related dental disease, appetite changes, weight loss, and digestive concerns addressed with appropriate treatment.
Quality of Life Assessment
Compassionate, structured quality of life conversations — helping you understand your pet's experience and make informed decisions for their care.
How TelaVets works for senior pet consultation
Book your consultation
Select a same-day or next-available appointment online — no phone calls, no referrals. Weekend and holiday slots are available.
Connect with your licensed vet via video
Join a secure, encrypted video call with an experienced TelaVets veterinarian. They'll visually assess your pet, review their history, and ask targeted diagnostic questions.
Receive your treatment plan and prescriptions
Get a clear diagnosis, a personalised care plan, and same-day prescriptions if needed — with medication delivered to your door next business day.
Maximizing Your Senior Pet's Quality of Life
Monitor mobility changes closely — the earliest signs of arthritis are often subtle: slower to rise from rest, reluctance to climb stairs, or changes in sleeping position.
More frequent vet check-ins (every 3–6 months rather than annually) allow for earlier intervention in fast-changing geriatric conditions.
Weight management is critical for senior pets — excess weight on arthritic joints accelerates deterioration significantly; underweight senior cats need nutritional attention.
Mental enrichment matters for senior pets — puzzle feeders, gentle play, and social interaction reduce cognitive decline and support emotional wellbeing.
Learn to assess your senior pet's quality of life using validated tools like the HHHHHMM Scale — our vets will guide you through this process and help you interpret what you observe.
What Our Pet Parents Say
Join thousands of happy pet parents who trust TelaVets for their furry family members care
"Fantastic service! My dog gets extremely anxious at the vet, so having a virtual appointment from home was a game-changer. The vet was kind and helpful, and getting his medication delivered the next day made the whole process stress-free and more affordable than going to the clinic."
DL
David Long
Verified Pet Parent
"The vet I spoke with Dr. Ricksaw was very knowledgeable and nice. He took the time to go through all of my options and ideas with me. Reassured me that all we were doing for my dog's anxiety was good and gave me a couple of new ideas as well."
CH
Courtney Hughes
Verified Pet Parent
"I would definitely use them again. I'm cat sitting for 2 weeks and needed to see a vet. I was so worried about the kitten. I used Televets the cat got his prescription and all is good. Excellent service!"
M
Maria
Verified Pet Parent
"Dr Corey was amazing, helpful, compassionate and well versed. I would highly recommend using this. It is so much easier than trying to get a 3 legged cat into a carrier, take him to a doctor's office and stress him out, love it!!!"
JG
Jackie Gardner
Verified Pet Parent
"I had a TelaVets Zoom appointment and couldn't be more impressed. They spent a lot of time with me, walking through every option to help my cat recover from her skin issues. I've also reached out about getting her medication through Chewy.com, and they've been extremely helpful every step of the way."
LD
Lara Durand
Verified Pet Parent
"Dr. Moppin is a dedicated professional who truly cares about his furry patients and their humans, too! It's such a relief that Dr. Cole took the time to listen and address my concerns thoughtfully. Thank you for taking care of our cats 🐈"
WW
Wanida Walker
Verified Pet Parent
"This service was amazing! My dog ran out of his medication before we were able to get in with a new vet and they were able to help get him a short term supply quickly. I would definitely use them again!"
AT
Amanda Tobias
Verified Pet Parent
"Knowledgeable, professional caring provider! Needed urgent Vet care on a weekend and TeleVet kept me from having to miss a day of work, as well as half the price of local weekend options. Thank you!"
JH
Jana Humble
Verified Pet Parent
"Dr. McGinnis was very knowledgeable and listened to my cat's issues. She addressed the problem and may have come up with an answer after 5 years of trying with local vet practices."
MK
Marilyn Kerr
Verified Pet Parent
"Fantastic service! My dog gets extremely anxious at the vet, so having a virtual appointment from home was a game-changer. The vet was kind and helpful, and getting his medication delivered the next day made the whole process stress-free and more affordable than going to the clinic."
DL
David Long
Verified Pet Parent
"The vet I spoke with Dr. Ricksaw was very knowledgeable and nice. He took the time to go through all of my options and ideas with me. Reassured me that all we were doing for my dog's anxiety was good and gave me a couple of new ideas as well."
CH
Courtney Hughes
Verified Pet Parent
"I would definitely use them again. I'm cat sitting for 2 weeks and needed to see a vet. I was so worried about the kitten. I used Televets the cat got his prescription and all is good. Excellent service!"
M
Maria
Verified Pet Parent
"Dr Corey was amazing, helpful, compassionate and well versed. I would highly recommend using this. It is so much easier than trying to get a 3 legged cat into a carrier, take him to a doctor's office and stress him out, love it!!!"
JG
Jackie Gardner
Verified Pet Parent
"I had a TelaVets Zoom appointment and couldn't be more impressed. They spent a lot of time with me, walking through every option to help my cat recover from her skin issues. I've also reached out about getting her medication through Chewy.com, and they've been extremely helpful every step of the way."
LD
Lara Durand
Verified Pet Parent
"Dr. Moppin is a dedicated professional who truly cares about his furry patients and their humans, too! It's such a relief that Dr. Cole took the time to listen and address my concerns thoughtfully. Thank you for taking care of our cats 🐈"
WW
Wanida Walker
Verified Pet Parent
"This service was amazing! My dog ran out of his medication before we were able to get in with a new vet and they were able to help get him a short term supply quickly. I would definitely use them again!"
AT
Amanda Tobias
Verified Pet Parent
"Knowledgeable, professional caring provider! Needed urgent Vet care on a weekend and TeleVet kept me from having to miss a day of work, as well as half the price of local weekend options. Thank you!"
JH
Jana Humble
Verified Pet Parent
"Dr. McGinnis was very knowledgeable and listened to my cat's issues. She addressed the problem and may have come up with an answer after 5 years of trying with local vet practices."
MK
Marilyn Kerr
Verified Pet Parent
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senior pet consultation — frequently asked questions
Generally, dogs are considered senior at 7 years (large and giant breeds at 5–6 years), and cats at 10–11 years. However, our vets evaluate each pet individually — breed, size, lifestyle, and existing health conditions influence how we approach geriatric care.
Yes — often very effectively. Senior pets frequently benefit more from online care than younger animals because eliminating travel stress leads to a calmer, more accurate assessment. Mobility issues, pain responses, cognitive status, coat condition, and behavioral changes are all well-assessed via a well-structured video consultation.
Yes. After a video assessment, our vets can prescribe appropriate pain management — Carprofen, Rimadyl, Meloxicam, or Gabapentin — depending on your dog's specific situation, existing conditions, and the nature of their pain.
For senior pets with established chronic conditions, every 3 months is ideal. For generally healthy seniors (dogs 7–10, cats 10–14), every 6 months is recommended. For geriatric patients (dogs 11+, cats 15+), monthly check-ins are often appropriate given the pace of age-related changes.
Yes. Quality of life assessment is one of the most important — and most emotionally complex — aspects of senior pet care. Our vets use validated quality of life frameworks (including the HHHHHMM Scale) to help you objectively assess your pet's daily experience and make informed decisions about their ongoing care.
Yes. Our vets provide compassionate, honest guidance on quality of life, palliative care options, and the considerations involved in end-of-life decisions. We understand this is one of the most difficult experiences a pet owner can face, and we approach it with the care and respect it deserves.
Book your senior pet's consultation today
$65 — compassionate expertise for aging pets.