Today, an owner sent an elderly dog for a physical examination. The dog is already thirteen years old. It looks like it is really well taken care of. You can also feel that the relationship between the owner and the dog is very deep. At that time I thought about an inappropriate question, how sad the owner will be when the dog leaves, but then I thought about it, why should I be afraid of separation? They must have been very happy together for more than ten years, and that was enough.
It is really not easy to take care of elderly dogs. There are many things that need to be paid attention to. If they get sick again, it will be even more difficult. So, I would like to share some issues that elderly dogs should pay attention to.
1. Vision
As age increases, elderly dogs may develop vision problems such as cataracts. The symptoms of cataracts in dogs include: unclear vision leading to unsteady walking, easy bumping into things, cloudy or white matter in the eyeballs, and in severe cases, the eyes become red. Pain in dogs can even lead to blindness, and cataracts are difficult to treat. If a similar situation occurs, check it out promptly.
2. Hearing
Dogs’ hearing problems will also occur as they age, and in severe cases they may even become deaf. Unfortunately, dogs’ hearing problems are difficult to prevent, and owners have to spend more energy on care and training.
3. Skin
No matter what age your dog is, you should pay attention to skin problems, especially the resistance of older dogs has declined and they are more susceptible. Once skin problems occur, you must take medication in time. You can use Piyikang to treat dog skin diseases.
4. Joints
The older you get, the more likely your joints will be to have problems. Many elderly dogs will have arthritis. Joint pain will cause dogs to stop exercising and walking. Arthritis will become more and more serious, and early examination and treatment are needed.
5. Kidney
Kidney failure or kidney damage. Kidney disease is generally difficult to cure, but the earlier it is discovered, the easier it is to reduce the dog's pain and delay the disease. Symptoms of kidney disease include frequent thirst, increased urination, loss of appetite, nausea, and lethargy. If relevant symptoms appear, check it out as soon as possible. If your dog has kidney failure, you can use Lianbei Shenkang.
6. Liver
The liver function of elderly dogs has deteriorated. Symptoms of liver problems include depression , loss of appetite, vomiting, weight loss. In severe cases, it may also be accompanied by jaundice , ascites, coagulation abnormalities, neurological symptoms or epilepsy. wait. Chronic liver disease symptoms are not obvious, so regular physical examinations are necessary. For dogs with liver disease, you can use liver protection tablets .
7. Dementia
Like humans, dogs are also likely to suffer from Alzheimer's disease in old age. Symptoms include: decreased reaction speed, memory and attention, bad temper, disobedience to instructions, littering, and in severe cases, Will not recognize the owner. Dogs with Alzheimer's disease can use Dingkang beef tablets.
8. Tumors
Older dogs are prone to tumors. When you find a lump on your dog, you must pay attention and see a doctor promptly to determine whether the tumor is benign. Dog tumors can be eliminated quickly using Zhongliu.
9. Cancer
Dog cancer is less painful than cancer in humans, but it is still difficult to treat. Especially for older dogs whose cancer cells have spread, surgery is difficult, but conservative treatment can be chosen to relieve pain.
The life of a dog is very short. I believe that every owner hopes that his furry companion will stay with him healthily for a longer time, so he must take his dog for physical examination regularly. Although older dogs need to spend more time and energy taking care of them, But isn't this a kind of happiness?
