When a dog enters old age from the age of 8, its various body functions will decline, and it may become sick without the owner knowing it. What symptoms in a dog indicate that it is sick? [Weight change] Weight loss: It may be kidney failure, diabetes, liver disease, hyperthyroid

When a dog enters old age from the age of 8, its various body functions will decline, and it may become sick without the owner knowing.

What symptoms indicate that a dog is sick?

【Weight changes】

Weight loss: It may be kidney failure, diabetes , liver disease, hyperthyroidism, cancer .

Weight gain: It may be due to diseases such as hypothyroidism, abdominal tumors, hyperadrenocorticism, etc.

If the owner finds that the dog's weight has changed abnormally over a period of time, it means that there must be something wrong with the dog's body. He must be more vigilant. Do not feed him food high in oil and salt. The dog food can be replaced with food specially designed for senior dogs.

【Change in Appetite】

Decreased appetite: kidney failure, liver disease, cancer, oral/dental problems, deterioration of vision/smell.

Increased appetite: If you eat a lot and drink a lot of water but continue to lose weight, it may be an early stage of hyperthyroidism or diabetes.

If it has a bad appetite, you can first give it some probiotics . You can try Baikedi probiotics to help the gastrointestinal tract, or take some children's stomach and digestive tablets. If there is no improvement, send it to the doctor in time.

【Polydipsia and polyuria】

Among many elderly dog ​​diseases, the first symptom to be discovered is polydipsia and polyuria. Possible causes are chronic renal failure, diabetes, Cushing's syndrome, liver failure , pyometra, hyperthyroidism, cancer, etc.

【Cough, asthma】

It may be caused by bad heart, high blood pressure , chronic tracheal inflammation, asthma , etc.

The first characteristic of many heart diseases is coughing. If you come back from playing with asthma, it may be because of a bad heart. Heart disease is very common in elderly dogs due to deterioration of heart function. Owners should be aware of prevention in advance. Coenzyme Q10, Huanxinyi Dreaming about beef ingots means you have to eat them since you enter old age.

[Slow movement and pain]

Elderly dogs move slowly and feel pain. The reasons may include: degenerative joint inflammation, spinal degeneration, bone spurs , ligament tears , etc.

If they have joint pain, they will lie down all the time, and then their muscles will atrophy. You can help them do some basic rehabilitation exercises. Take appropriate exercise every day. You should also pay attention to calcium supplements, calcium powder, lecithin , etc. They all have to keep up.

Taking care of elderly dogs is actually not as much as taking care of the elderly. We must pay attention to the prevention of geriatric diseases, and often take them outdoors for aerobic exercise. The most important thing is to conduct regular physical examinations on them! !