All things in the world cannot escape the natural law of birth, aging, illness and death, but the appearance of different creatures has different states in the process of aging. Some appear young, and some look old at first glance. This is true for people, and so is the dog. Some people may not be able to distinguish the age of a dog from its appearance, but they can tell it from its characteristics. What are the characteristics of a dog getting older?

Characteristics of aging dogs

1. Incontinence

Every pet owner who raises a dog will teach the dog to urinate in a designated place as soon as it enters the house. The dog is so smart and can defecate in the designated place according to the owner's wishes; but suddenly the dog violates the rules. If you have been urinating or urinating at a fixed spot for a long time, or if you have excretion incontinence or random excretion, it is either against you or your dog has entered old age.

2. Slow response

Dogs are more lively and active, and will come running to you when you call them. Except for sick dogs, especially if there are delicious food, they will already come to you without you calling them when they smell the smell. If one day you take If your dog doesn’t respond or is relatively slow when you call him with delicious dog snacks, and you find that your dog’s behavior is relatively unresponsive, first you need to check whether the dog is injured. If not, your home may have reached a certain stage. Entering old age.

3. Hair turns white

People's hair will turn white as they get older. In the same way, dogs will also grow white hair as they get older. This should be the most obvious characteristic of dogs entering their old age. But you still need to remember to comb your dog's hair every day and feed him high-quality dog ​​food with high nutritional content to ensure his nutrition.

4. Decreased appetite

All pet owners know that dogs are greedy. No matter whether they are edible or inedible, they put everything in their mouths and bite them. If the dog suddenly loses appetite or stops eating, you must first judge the dog. Whether the dog is sick, rule out the possibility of illness, that is, the dog has entered old age and its appetite has decreased.

5. Loose teeth are easy to fall out

Whether the dog has entered old age, you can observe the condition of the dog's teeth. After aging, the dog's mouth will have a strong odor, and the teeth will also become loose, easy to fall off, and turn yellow, etc., so they should be given frequently Dog teeth grinding can prevent oral diseases and remove bad breath. It is recommended to buy some real meat jerky or dog snacks, such as chicken jerky and goat cheese, which can not only grind teeth but also supplement nutrition.

How to take care of an elderly dog

1. Older dogs especially love to sleep, so the kennel must be in a comfortable and quiet place. They must also exercise appropriately and ensure a healthy and nutritious diet. The gastrointestinal function of older dogs will decline. It is recommended to choose a staple food containing It is mainly natural dog food with high calcium content and easy absorption, which protects the stomach and intestines and supplements nutrition.

2. Older dogs are not suitable for intense exercise, but they should maintain a moderate amount of exercise. You can take the dog for a walk and do some simple movement training. If the dog is tired, you can stop to rest and reward it. Some dog snacks (chicken jerky, feta cheese) to supplement nutrition so that the dog will not be so tired. The above are the characteristics of dogs getting older. The life of a dog is very short, and poop scrapers should cherish the time spent with them.