What to do when dogs are old

1. Food feeding

There are two types of partial eclipse for elderly dogs: one is to feed the dog leftovers for economic reasons; the other is to feed the dog leftovers for economic reasons; The first is to spend a lot of money specifically for dogs to buy high-end foods such as meat, fish, cheese, milk, etc. that dogs like. But no matter which case it is, partial eclipse is an important reason for dogs to suffer from diseases. The frequency and quantity of dog food feeding is very particular. Remember not to feed pets anytime, anywhere and irregularly, as this will cause a series of bad habits in pets. Therefore, we should strictly control the amount of food eaten each time. As long as 70% and 80% of the food is full, we cannot prevent excessive support.

2. Physical exercise

Life lies in movement. Only by keeping exercising can you have a healthy body. Pet dogs have a variety of exercise methods, which can be chosen according to different purposes. Generally, toy dogs mainly perform health care exercises, while senior dogs need special performance exercises. After returning from exercise, give the dog plenty of clean water, dry his body with a towel, and brush away dust. Elderly dogs cannot be fed immediately after exercise and must rest quietly for at least 30 minutes, otherwise vomiting may occur easily. Owners should frequently change exercise routes and not just follow the same fixed route every day. During exercise, they should prevent them from using their noses to sniff the excrement left by other dogs. They should also not let older dogs come into contact with them, and do not put dogs in places. Places where people or other dogs gather to prevent the spread of certain diseases.

3. Disease prevention

Everyone has concerns. In the spring and summer, he and his dog got along one after another, and his dog inevitably entered old age. Understanding your dog's health issues in old age can lead to better, happier times spent with your dog for the rest of your life.
Old dogs have established an indelible and cordial relationship with you, the owner, because of their loyalty and sincerity that they have spent day and night with their owners for many years. Old dogs should receive detailed basic health examinations from specialists, such as heartbeat measurement, blood test, urine test, electrocardiogram, and chest and abdominal radiographs, etc., so that problems can be detected as early as possible, and prevention and treatment can be carried out. Therefore, for elderly dogs, owners must pay special attention to their disease prevention.

4. Nutritional supplement

Calcium supplementation is necessary for some specific dogs. Sick dogs or elderly dogs (due to the loss of calcium from the bones due to disease) should also supplement calcium. It needs to be used in accordance with the doctor's instructions! It should also be used in conjunction with exercise and sunlight exposure to activate cells and increase calcium absorption.
In this old age, we should pay attention to the nutrition of dogs. In addition to a normal diet, give the bully more protein. Of course, big fish and big meat cannot be cooked every day. We should also pay attention to fire prevention. At this time, vegetables and fruits are good choices. In short, nutrition must be balanced.

Care points for elderly dogs

1. Feeding: Changes in the amount of exercise will change the digestion and absorption capacity of the intestines, as well as the filtration and detoxification functions of the liver and kidneys. Pay attention to reducing the hardness of food and supplementing with appropriate amounts of calcium, iron, and vitamins. and other trace elements. You can buy some pet calcium vitamins, which can supplement the calcium, trace elements and vitamins in the body of elderly dogs at the same time. Change foods with different flavors. Note: fast food that is not suitable for digestion and ensure the supply of clean water.

2. Brush your pet’s teeth: If possible, brush your pet’s teeth to reduce the invasion of bacteria caused by gum inflammation.

3. Eye care: Often use wet cotton to remove excess mucus and clean the skin around the eyes.

4. Ear care: Check the inner auditory canal regularly and remove ear wax.

5. Joint care: Joint pain is a common problem in elderly pets. If they cannot move regularly, you can gently massage their muscles or stretch and flex their limbs and joints while they are resting.

Notes on caring for elderly dogs

1. As an old dog gets older, it must continue to develop the eating, sleeping, and moving habits it has developed over the years to avoid destroying its normal and comfortable life. Older dogs have poor vision and hearing and are slow to react. Dog owners are advised not to yell at them or use petting or gestures to force them to play with children and puppies. Dogs kept indoors should move their kennel to a designated spot to make it easier for older dogs to urinate at night. Some dogs are old and have heart disease. Many dogs develop asthma due to heart disease. Many dogs also have unpleasant odors in their mouths, ears, skin and digestive organs as they age.

2. It is caused by food residues left on the teeth. The odor in the ears is caused by the wax and dirt accumulated over the years. The odor on the skin is caused by the accumulation of dirt on the body for many years. The odor caused by the digestive organs is difficult. Smell is the cause of digestive function decline. The characteristic of dogs eating with fixed food utensils and fixed places is that they simply chew the food and swallow it whole. This phenomenon is more prominent especially when several dogs share a food bowl.

3. Each dog should have a fixed food bowl and do not exchange them to prevent the spread of diseases. The food bowl should be larger, and do not add too much food each time. Let the dog lick the food and add more after eating, so that it can develop the habit of leaving no food left. Dogs have the habit of sleeping and eating in fixed places, so the feeding place should be relatively fixed.