Because this parasite produces a sold age - associated immunity, one rarely sees it cause a problem in mature pets unless they have another, underlying, intestinal disease. (2ndchance.info)
Spay and neuter surgeries on 4 to 6 month old animals take less time than the same surgery on a more mature pet and have fewer complications like bleeding. (earlysvilleanimalhospital.com)
For mature pets, exams will help detect some chronic problems that may develop with age including arthritis, cancer, kidney disease, heart problems, or dental trouble. (wellpethumane.com)