Nowadays, many people are raising dogs and treating them as real family, from the time they are young to the time they are old.
Although many people do not want to face dogs getting older, as pet owners, you must know the changes in their dog's physical health.
also saw a topic before: At what moment did you find that your dog has grown old?
01 Let’s take a look at the answers of netizens:
Netizen 1: Before when I went home, it would rush towards me enthusiastically, but now when I got home from get off work, it would not pounce on me. It would just stand quietly at the door and look at me, wagging its tail, and no longer like to scream. The toys were placed in the nest and did not move, and the big bones I bought for it were not gnawed.
Netizen 2: It seems to grow old all of a sudden. It was obviously a small body before, but it was so cute that it acted like a cute coquettish. It seemed that I couldn't finish the meal in the bowl when I saw it, and my fur color suddenly faded. I didn't even want to go out to play...
Netizen 3: My dog is almost 10 years old, and its teeth are starting to turn yellow. Usually, except for me calling it and taking it for a walk, it basically slept with the cat at home. And if I call it, it will only look back at me slowly, and its reaction becomes dull.
Netizen 4: What I want to say is a dog in my hometown. It has grown up with me. When I go home on vacation, I will look for it as soon as possible, and it will rush towards me as soon as possible, but it has disappeared from that time. I searched for it for a long time and found it by the well. It lies on the bluestone slab shining by the sun, squinting its eyes and basking in the sun. The breeze blows through its long hair. I see its hair begin to turn a little white, and I realize in an instant that it is no longer young.
02 What are the signs of aging dogs?
① The hair becomes rough and messy, and the color of the hair will also become dull.
② Hearing and vision become worse, sensitivity to external sounds and light is reduced, and the speed of responding to stimuli or instructions becomes slower.
③Sleeping time becomes longer, interest in the outside world decreases, unwilling to move, walk or move slowly.
④ The teeth begin to turn yellow, loose, and fall off, and their appetite will gradually decrease.
⑤ Body functions decline and gastrointestinal digestive ability becomes worse.
03 How to take good care of elderly dogs?
Ⅰ Improve a comfortable and quiet environment
Dogs need more time to rest when they enter the elderly. Pet owners should provide the dog with a clean and quiet environment so that the dog can live more comfortably and reduce the occurrence of diseases.
ⅡAdjust walking and relaxation
Although the dog is old and may not be willing to move, the pet owner still needs to ensure that it can exercise properly and take the dog out for a walk more. This will not only strengthen the body, but also relieve stress, maintain a happy mood, and allow the dog to live longer.
Ⅲ Control weight
Dogs are old, do not exercise frequently, and have slow metabolism. Sometimes, eating too much will make you prone to gain weight and increase the stress of the heart and joints. It is best for pet owners to help control their dog's weight so as not to make them fat and affect their health.
Ⅳ Pay attention to oral care
Oral care is also very important for the health of elderly dogs. Teeth problems will affect appetite, which will lead to physical weakness and may also cause other health problems.
So pet owners should help their dogs with more oral care. At the same time, they can also choose toys and snacks for their dogs to help them clean their teeth.
V Choose easy-to-digest dog food for feeding
Dogs become older, their body functions will decline, the digestive function of the stomach and intestines will be weakened, and it is easy to digest indigestion. It is best to choose a easily digestible dog food for the dog, which is easier to be digested and absorbed.
Conclusion: Do you have a dog? How old is the dog this year?
