Parents who raise cats and dogs all know that the life span of cats and dogs is generally around 15-20 years old. Cats and dogs are considered to be old when they are eight or nine years old. Therefore, parents who raise cats and dogs should know in advance how to raise cats and dogs in their old age. With some knowledge, the arrival of cats and dogs brings countless joy and warmth to the family. Therefore, parents need to give their aging cats and dogs a more comfortable senior life.

Cats and dogs reach the age of eight or nine, and some enter old age at the age of five. Dogs and cats in old age are afraid of both cold and heat. Therefore, you should arrange a warm and comfortable nest for them in winter, and let them stay in a ventilated and shaded place indoors or outdoors in summer.

Old cats and dogs may become fat and clumsy due to reduced activity. Therefore, they need to control their food intake, feed less sodium and protein, and feed more foods containing fiber and vitamins. Most elderly cats and dogs may lose weight due to decline in digestive organ, kidney and liver functions, such as kidney atrophy and hepatic lipidosis. Once you find that they are losing weight quickly, you should go to the animal hospital for examination in time.

Old cats and dogs have weakened vision (easier to get cataracts) and hearing, and their reactions are slow. It is best for owners to mobilize them with gestures or petting. Do not yell or scare them loudly, and do not Force them to exercise more or play with their owners and children.

Some older cats and dogs have asthma, which may be a sign of heart disease.

There are also many elderly cats and dogs whose mouths, ears, and skin emit unpleasant odors. Bad breath is caused by bad teeth and food left on them. The solution is to rinse your mouth with water and brush your teeth. If there is tartar, the owner can remove it himself or ask a veterinarian. The odor in the ears is caused by wax and dirt accumulated in the ears. You can put ear drops into the ears. After the dirt softens, gently wipe it out with a cotton swab. The odor on the skin is caused by the accumulation of dirt on the skin, and the owner can solve it by taking a bath.

Old cats and dogs also suffer from constipation due to weakened digestive function, weak gastrointestinal motility or enlarged prostate. Large and obese older cats and dogs are also prone to arthritis.

Old cats and dogs should continue to move, the amount of activity should be appropriately reduced, and the amount of sleep should be appropriately increased. Old cats and dogs kept indoors should move their nests closer to designated defecation areas to facilitate their defecation. For various habits that have been formed over the years, such as eating, sleeping, activities and playing, you must continue to implement them and do not disrupt their normal life.