Time for dogs to enter old age
Depending on the body type, the dog enters the old age at different times. For details, please refer to the following table:
Changes in Dog's Age
When the dog gradually enters the old age, the shoveling officer will find that the dog begins to have some changes, specifically in the following four aspects:
1 There are obvious changes in appearance
The skin of the old dog becomes loose, the hair begins to fade, and there will be problems such as hair removal and dry hair. In addition, it can be clearly observed that the teeth of older dogs are also beginning to fall out.
2 slow action, sensory function degradation
Older dogs become slower and slower to react. Hearing, smell, vision, etc. begin to become no longer sensitive, and lesions may also occur in the eyes.
3 Easy to be obese
Older dogs get less exercise and are easily fatter.
4 Decreased gastrointestinal function
The gastrointestinal function of elderly dogs is getting worse and worse, easy to indigestion and even vomiting, diarrhea and so on.
Take care of elderly dogs, these points to keep in mind
Dogs will become more and more vulnerable when they enter old age, and the shoveling officer should take good care of them. For dogs to enjoy their old age, these conservation points must be kept in mind:
1 regular physical examination with dogs
Older dogs begin to age and may suffer from various diseases such as cataracts, heart disease and arthritis. The excrement shoveling officer should take the elderly dog for physical examination at least once every six months, so as to detect the disease early and prevent the disease early.
2 Control your dog's weight
Due to the reduced amount of exercise in older dogs, too little exercise can easily become obese and cause diabetes, heart disease and other diseases. Therefore, the shoveling officer should let the elderly dog exercise properly and pay attention to choosing low-fat dog food for the dog in diet to effectively control the dog's weight.
3 Appropriate nutritional supplements
(1) Enhanced immunization
The immunity of elderly dogs will decline, and a little "wind and grass" can easily make dogs sick, so it is necessary to prepare nutrition for elderly dogs to improve their immunity.
(2) calcium nourishing joint
Old age dogs are the same as people, bones and joints are prone to problems, so it is very necessary to supplement calcium and joint nutrients for elderly dogs.
(3) Take care of the heart
The heart function of elderly dogs will gradually decline, coenzyme Q10 can help dogs protect the heart, anti-aging, antioxidant effect.
4 pay attention to the care of teeth
As an important organ of dogs, teeth are prone to dental problems such as calculus, gingivitis and even premature loss if they are not properly cared. Therefore, the shoveling officer should take good care of the dog's teeth and form the habit of brushing his teeth regularly.
5 attention to gastrointestinal care
Elderly dogs gastrointestinal capacity decline, often appear indigestion and other conditions, so usually pay more attention to the elderly dog intestinal care:
