1. When does the dog need to start taking care of it?
As dogs get older, they gradually enter old age, which is when we need more attention and care. But when exactly do you start to need care?This depends on the specific situation of the dog. Generally speaking, large dogs are 7-8 years old, medium-sized dogs are 9-10 years old, and small dogs begin to enter old age after 11 years old. However, please note that every dog's physical condition and health status is different, so it needs to be judged on an individual basis.
Second, the initial symptoms of the dog entering old age
Increased toilet failures: If your dog suddenly starts to have frequent toilet failures, it could be a sign that their body is starting to age.
Increased time spent on bed rest: As dogs get older, their physical exertion increases, and they may opt for bed rest more.
Increased bumping into things or not hearing clearly: This can be due to vision or hearing loss.
Significant reduction in meal intake: If your dog's appetite has decreased significantly, it may be that they have entered the aging stage.
Symptoms of vomiting and diarrhea are frequent: this can be due to a weakened immune system or problems with the digestive organs.
3. How to take care of an elderly dog?
Adjust diet: Older dogs need more digestible food, you can try to change the food from dry to wet, reduce the amount of each time, increase the number of times, etc.
Increased attention: Older dogs need more attention and companionship to interact with them more and understand their needs and feelings.
Keep it clean: Bathe your dog regularly, groom it, and keep their body clean and comfortable.
Regular check-ups: Take your dog to the veterinarian regularly to check up and make sure they are in good health.
Provide a comfortable shelter: Provide a comfortable, quiet shelter for your dog, keeping the room temperature at the right temperature and avoiding noise and disturbances.
Summary and Recommendations
As dogs get older, we need to pay more attention to and care for them. By observing the first symptoms of dogs, we can detect the changes and needs of their bodies in time. To ensure that dogs can age well, we need to provide proper diet, attention and care. At the same time, it is also very important to have regular check-ups and provide comfortable accommodation. It is hoped that every pet owner can take care of their dogs and let them live a happy and healthy old age.
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