The dog has always been with me and everyone to give happiness, but its life is very short, and the owner undoubtedly expects the dog to have a longer service life. If the owner can attach great importance to the dog's "early aging" symptoms, the dog's service life will be longer and the waiting time will be longer.
When will dogs enter the elderly?
1. The average life expectancy of small dogs is relatively long. Generally, they will enter the elderly at around ten years old. The time when large dogs enter the elderly is around 7-8 years old.
3. Large dogs suffer from heavy body loss and will enter old age earlier, about 5-5 years old, and their average life expectancy is generally around 10-12 years old.
Symptoms of dogs entering old age
1. As the dog grows older, the dog's facial muscles will loosen, and the small expressions will look softer and amiable.
2. Dog melanocytes will decrease, and the fur skin around the mouth, nose, and ears will become whiter; hair will become less and less, without the previous gloss.
3. The dog's eyes are becoming more and more turbid, slightly blue-gray, and the eyes are not as clear as before, and a layer of gray fog will appear.
4. Dogs' English listening gradually declines, and they may even gradually lose their auditory system.
Frequently ask questions about physical and mental health of the elderly,
1. Always check the dog's physical condition and routine physical examinations on time 1. Care for rest and rest weight
After the dog enters the elderly, the amount of exercise will be relatively reduced, and it is very easy to become obese. Owners must be concerned about the weight of their dogs. Dog obesity will increase the working pressure on the cardiovascular, lungs, muscles and joints of the body, and the service life will be reduced.
2. If the dogs who enter the elderly have a regular physical examination on time, their physical functions will gradually decline and their health problems will increase. The previous routine physical examination once a year should be changed to once every six months, which is conducive to stronger discovering potential physical problems.
2. Care for healthy diet for dogs
1. When dogs come to the elderly, their teeth will fall, which will cause a lower appetite. The owner can soak the dog food before feeding it, or if the economic development standards are good, you can choose canned fruits for feeding.
2. The dog must be given plenty of water and pay attention to the amount of water the dog drinks every day. If the amount of water you drink suddenly increases every day, it may be a sign of physical problems, you must seek medical treatment.
3. The dietary combination of elderly dogs should be moderately reduced by salt and body fat. The amount of protein needs is large, and about 50% of them are empty. Foods containing protein must be fed.
4. It is recommended that the owner give the dog more fish. The oleic acid in the fish can maintain the dog's skin and hair and reduce the symptoms of rheumatism.
5. Eat less and eat more meals, and it is best to feed 3-4 times a day. In winter, you can moderately increase the frequency of feeding to ensure the necessary calorie of elderly dogs.
6. Dogs must be filled with high-quality protein. Endocrine disorders in elderly dogs will lead to a decrease in intake of high-quality protein and an increase in flow. The owner should fill them with high-quality protein.
Frequently Asked Questions for Care for the Daily Life of Elderly Dogs 1. Pay attention to oral diseases
Aged dogs have yellow teeth and are damaged more severely. Falling teeth will continue to cause difficulty in biting ingredients. Owners must persevere in brushing their teeth and rinsing their mouths for elderly dogs. It is best to see a doctor on time to ensure that the dog's teeth are healthy.
2. The eyesight is reduced, and the eyesight of the elderly dogs will gradually decrease. The owner should remove obstacles in the home and put the daily necessities and small houses that the dog usually uses in a fixed area to prevent the dog from hitting some obstacles. Joint pain is a common problem for the elderly dogs. The fluid between the joints is just starting to dry out, resulting in inflammation and discomfort. The owner can gently massage the muscles of the whole body or stretch the joints of the limbs for it.
4. The worse the work ability of elderly dogs to integrate into the cold and cold climate problems, the owner should pay attention to preventing cold and warming measures for elderly dogs, pay attention to keeping warm and reducing heat, and pay attention to keeping warm and having sufficient sleep time, and having regular and slow-paced daily life, which is more suitable for elderly dogs.
5. Exercise appropriately
The human bones of the elderly will become more and more sensitive and will cause osteoporosis. The owner must take the dog outdoors for a walk, sun exposure, breathe and refresh the air, and do not let the dog over-exercise. Moderate exercise can better promote the blood circulation system of the dog's body, improve their physical fitness, avoid the dog's joints and muscles brittle, which is conducive to prolonging life.
6. The happiest thing for the owner to spend more time waiting for the dog is to have the owner to wait. If the owner waits more and maintains emotional, physical and mental health and proactiveness, it can extend his life.