How to care for aging dogs

How to take care of elderly dogs
Golden Retriever Dogs (definite introduction)

If your pet dog is kept at home for a period of time, it will gradually age. The lifespan of various types of dogs is different. It is mainly based on the fact that most elderly dogs will have hair on their heads (especially ears and lips) turn gray and lose weight to judge whether the dog is old. Once a dog shows signs of aging, it must not be abandoned or abandoned. It is best to go to the hospital for physical examination every 3-6 months to allow it to spend its old age peacefully.

When caring for senior dogs, you must first pay attention to feeding: providing them with sufficient nutritious and easy-to-digest food; suitable for adding a variety of vitamins; and maintaining an adequate supply of drinking water. In addition, when dogs are constipated, mineral oil can be added to the feed or crude fiber can be reduced.

Pay attention to the intestinal and bladder problems of dogs: some elderly male dogs will have difficulty defecating due to prostate obesity or tumors, or may have urinary incontinence due to cystitis. Tumors in the anus can also cause defecation. Fecal incontinence can be cured by immediate medical treatment.

The condition of various functions of the body, first of all, is the problem of bones and joints: canine-shaped dogs and overweight old dogs are prone to arthritis and bone diseases, making the whole body stiff and unable to move. Convenience. If necessary, ask your veterinarian to prescribe analgesics to reduce the dog's pain and incontinence. The second is dental problems: Old dogs may no longer bite bones or toys, and fail to clean their teeth regularly, which is prone to the formation of tartar. Even after the veterinarian removes the tartar, it is easy to grow again. There are also eye and ear problems: the eyes, vision, ears and hearing of old dogs deteriorate, and their pace of life is relatively slow. Please understand that your dog is old. When you go out or drive, pay attention to whether it is around to prevent pinching or bruises.

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