Many people may think that 1 year old for dogs is equal to 7 years old for humans, but in fact, this algorithm is wrong
Different sizes of dogs correspond to different ages
Judging from the latest age comparison table of dogs and humans above, 1 year old for dogs is equal to 16 years old for humans, and because of the different body sizes of dogs, the age comparison with humans is also different, the bigger the dog, the faster it will age. Generally speaking, the average lifespan of a dog is 8-13 years old, and at about 8 years old, it will slowly begin to enter old age, and dogs that can live to 13 years old are already considered to be long-lived.
However, the current shovelers pay attention to scientific feeding, so many dogs can live to 13-16 years old, or even longer.
(1) Vaccination;Vaccination is an effective means to prevent dogs from suffering from major diseases such as dog plague and rabies, and it can also improve the dog's resistance, which can make the dog's body healthier and help prolong life.
Generally speaking, dogs should be vaccinated with the first dose of vaccine at about 45 days after birth, the primary immunization is usually four shots, the second shot should be separated by 3 weeks, and the third shot should be separated by 3 weeks.
In addition, because the antibodies of the vaccine in the dog are not permanent, after the dog is vaccinated with the initial vaccine, a vaccine booster should be done every 11 months to ensure that the dog has antibodies in the body all the time.
(2) Daily care;If you want your dog to live a long and healthy life, you must do a good job of daily care for it, such as regular deworming, it is recommended to deworm in vitro once a month, deworm in vivo once every three months, take regular baths, cut nails, change fresh drinking water and food for the dog every day, feed it regularly, clean the kennel regularly, and take the dog out for a walk every day, etc.
Creating a healthy and comfortable living environment for your dog and allowing it to live a regular life is good for its physical and mental health.
(3) Regular physical examination;After the dog becomes an adult, it is recommended to take it to the pet hospital every year for a comprehensive physical examination, and it is best to have a physical examination for elderly dogs once every six months, so that you can understand the dog's physical condition, know its physical changes, whether there are hidden diseases, whether it is malnourished, etc.
According to the dog's physical examination report, we can consult a veterinarian, and then adjust the dog's feeding method appropriately according to the dog's physical condition. And if the dog is found to have a disease, it can also be used as soon as possible to avoid delaying the best time to let the dog suffer alone, or even die.
(4) Age-appropriate sterilization;When appropriate, arranging a spay/neuter surgery for your dog can also help prolong life.
Because after the dog is neutered, it can greatly reduce the chance of suffering from reproductive diseases, such as prostate cancer, ** cancer, uterine pyometra, ovarian tumors and so on. In general, a spayed dog will live an average of 1-2 years longer than a non-neutered dog.
It is generally recommended to spay or neuter your dog after it has been in heat for the first time or has given birth once.
(5) Appropriate exercise;Dogs need to exercise every day to promote metabolism, so that the body will be in a better state, the resistance will be enhanced, the physique will be better, the dog will be less sick, and the life span will be longer!
Therefore, every day you have to take the dog out for a walk, a walk, you can play some games with it such as picking up balls, holding frisbees, etc., the dog not only exercise, but also have fun, but also avoid excessive obesity.
When exercising, you can properly give the dog some simple training, so that the dog will be more well-behaved and obedient. Combine snacks as a reward when training for better results. Snacks recommend this"Gluttonous chicken jerky"., made with fresh chicken, large pieces of teeth, small pieces of training, killing two birds with one stone.
(6) Healthy eating;If you want to prolong the life of your dog, the most important thing is, of course, to give your dog a healthy and nutritious diet, after all, diet is the most important nutrition for dogs**. Every day, you should choose a nutritionally balanced ** as a staple food for your dog.
Like this one"Pet rate**"., scientific collocation, 5+4+3+0 formula combination, containing 5 kinds of meat (chicken, duck, beef, anchovy, tuna), providing rich protein**;With 4 kinds of vegetables and fruits (pumpkin, carrots, pears, cranberries), a multivitamin;Added with 3 herbs (chicory root powder, psyllium, yucca powder) to help reduce fire and improve digestion0 grain formula (potatoes, sweet potatoes instead of grains), reduce the discomfort of dogs after eating, comprehensive nutrition and health.
Then it is paired with meat, fruits and vegetables as supplementary food, so that the nutritional combination is more balanced.
Conclusion:How old is your dog now?
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