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Nowadays, the standard of living is getting better and better, and people are becoming more and more scientific about raising dogs. Dogs are getting stronger and stronger and will naturally join the aging process later. So what should we do? How to infer that a dog has become a senior dog?
Most older dogs will have gray hair on their head (or ears, lips) and weight loss. If an elderly dog loses weight, it may be due to the aging of the liver and kidneys. The dog may also experience thirst and decreased appetite. Once the dog shows signs of aging, it is recommended to go to the veterinary hospital for examination every three to six months.
Some older male dogs may suffer from urinary incontinence due to enlarged prostate or tumors, or cystitis. Tumors in the anus may also cause fecal incontinence! It is recommended that you send it to a doctor for treatment, and you will get better improvement and care. Older dogs may no longer like to chew bones or toys, but as a result, they cannot clean their teeth regularly and are prone to the formation of calculus. Even after the veterinarian removes the calculus, it is very easy for it to grow again.
In old age, dogs’ vision, ears, and hearing will begin to deteriorate, and their reactions and pace will also slow down. Please understand that the dog is already old. When the owner has to reverse the car to go out, you must pay attention to whether it is behind the car. Larger dogs or overweight elderly dogs are at high risk for arthritis and bone diseases! This problem will cause great inconvenience to the dog's behavior. If necessary, ask a professional veterinarian to prescribe medication to reduce its pain and inconvenience.
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