Differences in dog breeds

Dogs of different breeds have different life spans. Most older dogs will have gray hair on their heads (especially ears and lips) and weight loss. The reason why older dogs lose more weight is because their liver and kidneys are aging and their functions are insufficient. Dogs will show increased thirst and appetite. Once your dog shows signs of aging, he should go to the hospital for examination every 3-6 months.

Feeding for senior dogs

1. Give them nutritious and easily digestible food.
2. Give multiple vitamins.
3. Adequate supply of drinking water.
4. When constipation occurs, mineral oil or crude fiber can be added to the feed.

Intestinal and bladder problems

Some elderly male dogs may have difficulty defecating due to prostate hypertrophy or tumors, or may suffer from cystitis and urinary incontinence. Tumors in the anus can also cause fecal incontinence. , can be sent to the hospital for treatment, and there will be a considerable degree of improvement.

Dental care

Older dogs may no longer bite bones or toys, and fail to clean their teeth regularly, which can lead to the formation of tartar. Even after the veterinarian removes the tartar, it is easy to grow again.

Eye and Ear Problems

This old dog's eyes and ears have become worse, and his pace of life has also slowed down. Please know that your dog is old. When you want to exit, watch to see if it's at the back of the car.

Bone and joint problems

Large dogs and older dogs that are overweight are prone to arthritis and bone diseases, making the whole body stiff and inconvenient to move. If necessary, ask your veterinarian to prescribe analgesics to reduce the dog's pain and inconvenience.