Symptoms of elderly Golden Retrievers

1. The facial hair of elderly Golden Retrievers will become whiter and lighter in color, and the color of the nose may also become lighter.

2. There are also changes in movement. Elderly golden retrievers have poorer mobility.

3. Elderly Golden Retrievers have serious tartar and tooth wear, and may have lost teeth.

4. The body odor will become worse and worse, and its ears, feet, armpits, mouth and other parts will emit a heavier odor than before.

5. I don’t want to go out and prefer to sleep on my stomach at home.

6. I am more afraid of the cold in winter and like to stay in warm places.

Care for Golden Retrievers in the Elderly

1. After Golden Retrievers enter old age, the time they can spend with their owners is getting shorter and shorter. I hope the owners can spend more time with them. Be with it.

2. Take your golden retriever for a physical examination every six months or a year, so that problems can be discovered and solved in time.

3. Maintain moderate exercise, take it out for a walk and bask in the sun every day to keep it in a better condition.

4. When golden retrievers get old, calcium is easily lost, leading to osteoporosis. It is necessary to feed calcium tablets to supplement calcium in an appropriate amount.

5. After a golden retriever enters old age, its gastrointestinal digestive function will decline, its teeth will gradually become less good, and its appetite will also decrease. It is best to replace it with an elderly dog ​​that is easy to digest. Dog food.