Chronic Disease Management

Managing a chronic condition requires consistency, monitoring, and a care plan tailored to your pet’s evolving needs.

At Arnett Animal Hospital, we provide structured chronic disease management designed to help pets live comfortable, fulfilling lives despite long term medical conditions. Whether your pet has diabetes, kidney disease, arthritis, thyroid imbalance, or heart conditions, our team focuses on stabilizing health while minimizing discomfort. We emphasize early intervention, routine monitoring, and preventive adjustments to reduce complications. Chronic illnesses often require ongoing diagnostics, medication balancing, and lifestyle modifications, all of which we guide you through carefully. Our approach combines medical expertise with practical home care support for pet owners in Chicago. With the right management strategy, pets with chronic diseases can maintain excellent quality of life for years.

Conditions We Commonly Manage

Chronic diseases develop gradually and require continuous veterinary oversight. Early diagnosis and structured care significantly improve long term outcomes.

  • Diabetes mellitus
  • Chronic kidney disease
  • Arthritis and joint disorders
  • Thyroid and hormonal imbalances
  • Heart disease and hypertension

Advanced Diagnostics and Health Tracking

Consistent diagnostics allow us to track disease progression and treatment response. This helps prevent sudden health declines and supports timely medical adjustments.

  • Comprehensive blood panels
  • Urinalysis and organ function testing
  • Blood pressure monitoring
  • Imaging such as X rays or ultrasound
  • Glucose curves and endocrine testing

Personalized Monitoring and Care Plans

No two pets respond the same way to chronic illness. We build individualized management plans based on diagnostic findings, age, breed, and lifestyle factors.

  • Routine wellness and recheck exams
  • Ongoing bloodwork and lab testing
  • Medication dosage adjustments
  • Nutritional therapy planning
  • Weight and mobility monitoring

Supporting Pet Owners in Long Term Care

Chronic disease management extends beyond clinic visits. We work closely with pet owners to ensure home care routines are clear, manageable, and effective.

  • Medication administration guidance
  • Diet and prescription nutrition advice
  • Mobility and comfort recommendations
  • Symptom monitoring education
  • Scheduled follow up evaluations