When your dog reaches the last quarter of its life expectancy, it has entered old age. Your dog's life expectancy is directly related to several factors, including size, breed, and the care it received while growing up, etc.

Italian Greyhound

Old age comparison table:

Small dogs: above twelve years old, such as Maltese, Shih Tzu and other breeds

Medium-sized dogs: over ten years old, such as Migru and other breeds

Large dogs: over nine years old, such as golden retrievers and other breeds

Giant dogs: over seven years old, such as St. Bernard and other breeds

Precautions for raising elderly dogs

When dogs enter their old age, they can no longer do a lot of exercise. At this time, some moderate outdoor exercise is beneficial to health. The muscles and joints of older dogs age, and they are no longer as lively and active as when they were young. Their personalities have also changed a lot. They sometimes become weird, sleep more, like to lie down, and are prone to fatigue.

Spending more time taking care of your dog, especially playing and playing with your dog, can delay the progression of dementia symptoms and keep elderly dogs away from loneliness.

When dogs enter their old age, they can no longer do a lot of exercise. At this time, some moderate outdoor exercise is beneficial to health. The muscles and joints of older dogs age, and they are no longer as lively and active as when they were young. Their personalities have also changed a lot. They sometimes become weird, sleep more, like to lie down, and are prone to fatigue. Therefore, when engaging in outdoor activities, elderly dogs should not be allowed to exercise excessively, nor should they be allowed to do complex and difficult movements to avoid accidents.

It is true that when a dog gets older, he will not be as playful as when he was a puppy, and his body will become thinner or fatter, and his body shape will change. But dogs really feel old when they enter their old age. When a dog gets old, it first appears in the eyes, nose, and mouth. The eyes and nose are not sensitive, it is difficult to eat the food he likes, the reaction is slow and the walk is hobbled.

Families that have lived with dogs for nearly ten or twenty years should take more gentle care of their dogs when they are old. Old dogs have weakened teeth, so first feed them soft food that is easy to digest. When supplying dry dog ​​food, add a little warm water to soften it, and add glutinous rice, beneficial bacteria, etc. to the dog's stomach. Or feed canned food or wet soft food instead.

Ensure a cool place in the summer and good sunlight in the winter so that the dog can lie down and sleep at will. Pay attention to seasonal changes as well.