What if my elderly cat can't travel to the vet?

Wandering Vet specializes in senior and geriatric cat care at home. Dr. Behrens can perform exams, blood work, ultrasound, and chronic disease management in your home — no travel required for your elderly cat.

How often should a senior cat see the vet?

Senior cats (over 10 years) benefit from veterinary exams every 6 months, as health conditions can develop quickly at this age. Regular blood work helps catch kidney disease, thyroid problems, and diabetes early.

What conditions are common in older cats?

Common conditions in senior cats include chronic kidney disease, hyperthyroidism, diabetes, arthritis, dental disease, and cognitive dysfunction. Dr. Behrens can diagnose and manage these conditions with in-home visits.

Senior Cat Veterinarian San Francisco | Geriatric Cat Care at Home

Your Senior Cat Shouldn't Have to Struggle

As cats age, vet visits become both more important and more difficult. Your older cat may have arthritis that makes carrier travel painful. They may be more anxious than they used to be. And the stress of a clinic visit can be genuinely harmful to a cat with heart disease, kidney problems, or other chronic conditions.

Meanwhile, senior cats need more frequent monitoring \u2014 not less. Conditions like kidney disease, hyperthyroidism, and diabetes can develop quietly and progress quickly. Regular exams and blood work can catch problems early, when they're most treatable.

The solution? A veterinarian who comes to you.

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"She is 10 years old, and in my opinion had the most thorough and complete physical exam of her life with Dr. Behrens. Because she was in her home environment, she was MUCH more relaxed, and Dr. Behrens could examine her in her natural state."

\u2014 Yelp Review, San Francisco

Common Conditions in Senior Cats

Dr. Behrens has extensive experience diagnosing and managing the conditions that commonly affect older cats:

Chronic Kidney Disease

The most common condition in senior cats, manageable with diet, fluids, and medications

Hyperthyroidism

An overactive thyroid causing weight loss, increased appetite, and restlessness

Diabetes

Requires insulin and monitoring, which Dr. Behrens can teach you to do at home

Arthritis

Often undiagnosed in cats, but treatable with pain management

Heart Disease

Detectable with ultrasound, which Dr. Behrens can perform in your home

Cognitive Dysfunction

Similar to dementia in humans, causing confusion and behavior changes

What We Can Do at Home

Dr. Behrens brings a car trunk full of equipment to every visit. For your senior cat, this means comprehensive care without leaving home:

Senior Cat Services

Complete physical exams
Blood work (CBC, chemistry, thyroid)
Urinalysis
Blood pressure monitoring
Point-of-care ultrasound
ECG for heart evaluation
Subcutaneous fluid administration
Pain management
Medication adjustments
End-of-life consultations
In-home euthanasia when the time comes

How Often Should Your Senior Cat Be Seen?

For cats over 10 years old, Dr. Behrens recommends exams every 6 months, with blood work at least annually. Senior cats can develop new conditions quickly, and catching problems early makes a significant difference in outcomes and quality of life.

For cats with chronic conditions like kidney disease or hyperthyroidism, more frequent monitoring may be needed \u2014 and housecalls make that much more manageable for both you and your cat.

Veterinary Care for Senior Cats