We provide personalized, compassionate care to help your aging pet live comfortably, maintain mobility, and enjoy dignity in their golden years
Your dog ages faster than you think — and their health needs change dramatically as they enter their golden years.
Senior Geriatric Medicine focuses on the unique medical, physical, and quality-of-life needs of aging pets. This specialty includes ongoing evaluations of joints, organ function, mobility, nutrition, cognitive changes, and comfort. It’s not only about treating disease — it’s about maintaining vitality, independence, and happiness as pets grow older.
At Laguna Beach Veterinary Medical Center, our own Dr. Kruger is Certified in Senior Dog Geriatric Medicine through the Senior Dog Veterinary Society — bringing advanced training and a deeper level of expertise to the care of aging pets. This specialized knowledge allows us to identify subtle changes early and create thoughtful, individualized care plans for senior dogs and cats.
Laguna Beach Veterinary Medical Center offers targeted geriatric care to help identify early signs of arthritis, kidney changes, cognitive shifts, and other age-related concerns, enabling tailored treatment plans that support longevity and comfort.
Senior dogs and cats can remain active, comfortable, and engaged when supported with proactive medical screening, nutrition planning, mobility assistance, and multimodal pain management. Families who choose specialized care often see improved quality of life that extends well beyond what typical wellness visits address.
The Senior Dog Veterinary Society offers advanced certification and continuing education for veterinarians that elevate the standard of care in geriatric pets — training that our team embraces to ensure you’re partnering with forward-thinking clinicians who are deeply invested in senior pet wellness.
Help your aging companion thrive. Schedule a senior geriatric consultation at Laguna Beach Veterinary Medical Center to develop a personalized wellness plan today.
We understand that pets are your family members and we provide them the love and care that they deserve.
We specialize in integrative medicine, combining both holistic and conventional treatment methods to ensure your pet receives comprehensive care.
We welcome walk-ins and are ready to cater your emergency and urgent care needs. We do have advanced equipment to help your pet in an emergency.
Our CO2 surgical laser helps reduce bleeding, infection, pain, and inflammation at the surgery site along with a quick recovery.
