Things to note when taking care of an old dog:

1. Diet adjustment: When a dog gets old, his teeth will not be as good as before. Therefore, you should not feed dog food that is too hard, as it will cause the dog to become anorexic, malnourished, and emaciated due to insufficient chewing ability. Therefore, owners should feed their dogs senior dog food and appropriately supplement other nutrients according to their specific physical conditions.

2. Teeth cleaning: Good teeth are the core element to ensure the quality of life of elderly dogs. In fact, we encourage everyone to start caring for their teeth from a young age to prevent them from getting older. Because premature tooth loss, or dental calculus, stomatitis, etc. seriously affect appetite, this will directly affect the dog's lifespan.

3. Joint protection: Osteoporosis, bone spurs, joint degeneration and other conditions are very common in granny dogs. We need to ensure that dogs have appropriate amount of exercise every day. However, it is necessary to prevent the dog from making some high-intensity jumping movements, reduce joint wear and tear, avoid joint degeneration and stiffness, and provide the dog with appropriate calcium supplements.

4. Regular physical examinations: The most important thing for elderly dogs is to prevent major diseases such as tumors, diabetes, and hyperlipidemia. Therefore, owners can take their dogs to the pet hospital for a physical examination every six months to detect the dog’s physical condition as early as possible. to prevent potential health risks.

Judgment of a dog’s old age:

1. The hair gradually turns gray: Most dogs entering old age will have their hair on their heads, just like people. It gradually turns gray and white, and the weight will gradually decrease. The weight loss may be due to the decline and aging of the dog's liver and kidneys, and there will be increased thirst and appetite.

2. The teeth are no longer hard: If you find that the dog no longer likes to bite bones or toys, it means that the dog’s teeth are no longer hard, because the dog cannot clean its mouth and teeth regularly. The residue on the teeth is very easy to produce dental calculus. Even after the dental calculus is removed by a veterinarian, it is very easy to grow back.

3. Changes in personality: Dogs also have their own thoughts. When they get old, they will also feel uneasy and lose their temper due to the physical decline caused by old age. Just like us humans, we cannot feel ourselves. They feel like when they are young and have symptoms of depression due to stress or mental instability, they will also lose self-confidence and become timid, helpless and easily irritable.