Golden Retrievers enter old age at the age of 7

Generally speaking, small dogs survive longer than large dogs. Small dogs enter the senior stage around the age of 8, and large dogs enter the senior stage around the age of 7. So Golden Retrievers enter old age around the age of 7.

Symptoms of old golden retrievers

1. Vision and hearing decline, slow reaction, and sometimes losing control and hitting other objects while walking.
2. The symptoms of estrus fade, the reproductive capacity stops completely, the skin becomes dry and wrinkled, the muscles become aging and stiff, lose their elasticity, and the body hair lacks luster and begins to become thinner and messy.
3. The mouth, ears, skin and other parts of the body emit an unpleasant odor that is different from before.
4. Dogs that begin to age will tire easily and lose interest in sports and play. They like to sleep in all day, are especially afraid of the cold, and like to lie in heaters or warm places in winter.
5. Some dogs may also experience excretion incontinence or random excretion.
6. If it is a dog with darker coat, you can find white hair mixed in the coat. The beard around the mouth begins to thin, teeth fall out, chewing becomes difficult when eating, and appetite decreases.

How to take care of elderly golden retrievers

1. The foods that elderly golden retrievers eat should be easy to digest, low in calories, contain refined protein, and are rich in vitamins.
2. Reduce unnecessary stimulation and place the dog in a quiet environment.
3. When choosing bath liquid for elderly golden retrievers, try to choose low-irritation ones. Regularly deworm the body surface, comb the hair frequently, and spend more time in the sun.
4. As long as the body can bear it, the elderly golden retriever must ensure an appropriate amount of activity every day.