Is it easier to raise a dog when it is older? As dogs get younger, their appetite decreases and their physical condition deteriorates. They need more careful protection and caring care from their owners, so that older dogs can spend their old age comfortably!
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1. Differences in dog breeds:
There is no average dog breed or life span. Most older dogs will have hair on their heads (especially ears and lips) turn gray and lose weight. The reason why older dogs lose weight may be because their liver and kidneys are aging and their functions are insufficient. Dogs will show thirst and reduced appetite. Once a dog shows signs of aging, he should go to the hospital for examination every 3-6 months.
2. Feeding of senior dogs:
1. Provide sufficient nutritious and easy-to-digest food.
2. Provide multiple vitamins.
3. Adequate supply of drinking water.
4. When constipation occurs, mineral oil can be added to the feed or crude fiber can be reduced.
3. Intestinal and bladder problems:
Some elderly male dogs may have difficulty defecating due to tumors, or may suffer from urinary incontinence due to cystitis. Tumors in the anus can also cause fecal incontinence and can be sent to a doctor for treatment, which will lead to a considerable improvement.
4. Dental care:
In old age, dogs may no longer bite bones or toys, but fail to clean their teeth regularly, which is prone to tooth stones. After the veterinarian removes the calculus, it will easily grow again.
5. Eye and ear problems:
In old age, the dog’s eyesight, ears and hearing deteriorate, and its pace of life also slows down. Please understand that your dog is old. When you want to reverse the car to go out, pay attention to whether it is in the back of the car.
6. Bone and joint problems:
Larger dogs and overweight elderly dogs are prone to arthritis. Diseases of the bones make the whole body hard and difficult to move. If necessary, ask your veterinarian to prescribe analgesics to reduce the dog's pain and incontinence.
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