1. Differences in dog breeds

Dogs of different breeds have different life spans. Most older dogs will have head problems (especially ears and lips). (part of the body) hair turns gray and weight loss occurs. 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.

2. Feeding of 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.

3. Intestinal and bladder problems

Some older male dogs may have difficulty defecation or cystitis due to prostate hypertrophy or tumors. As for urinary incontinence, tumors in the anus can also cause fecal incontinence, which can be treated by a doctor and will improve to a considerable extent.

4. Dental care

Older dogs may no longer bite bones or toys and fail to clean their teeth frequently, which may lead to the formation of tartar, even if the veterinarian removes the tartar. Finally, it is easy to grow again.

5. 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.

6. Bone and joint problems

Larger dogs and older dogs that are too heavy 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.