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HEALTHCARE TIPS FOR SENIOR DOGS

A senior dog has different health requirements than a younger dog. Here are some tips to help you keep your senior dog healthy. A senior dog is an older dog of atleast 7 years.

1. DON'T FORGET HEALTH CHECK-UPS
Make sure your senior dog has regular visits with your vet. It is recommend that senior dogs should be examined twice a year, even more so if the dog has serious health issues. A thorough physical examination by ur vet may reveal health issues that can impact ur pet’s life such as dental disease, arthritis, heart disease, kidney disease and more.

2. NOTE ANY BEHAVIOR CHANGES IN UR DOG

Watch your senior dog’s behavior carefully. Changes in your dog’s behavior may be a symptom of disease. Watch specifically for changes in your dog’s appetite and water consumption. Watch for changes in urinary and bowel habits and alterations in sleep routines. If your dog suddenly becomes irritable for no reason, it may be because he is in pain, having difficulty seeing, or having a hard time hearing properly. Any changes in your senior dog’s routines or behaviors should prompt a consultation with your vet.

3. MAKE IT EASIER FOR YOUR DOG TO GET AROUND

Be aware that your senior dog may have pain caused by arthritis or other health issues that make it difficult for him to get around as well as he did when he was younger. Ramps on stairs may make it easier for your pet to get up and down the stairs, and carpeting on slippery floors may help your dog gain his footing. Your senior dog may need assistance getting into and out of the car as well.

4. CHOOSE AN AGE-APPROPRIATE DIET FOR YOUR DOG

Dietary requirements may change as your dog ages. It's important that you provide your senior dog a pet food that is age appropriate. Some older pets tend to gain weight and may need a diet for less active dogs. Others may have difficulty holding their weight and may need a diet with a higher calorie content or better palatability. Older pets also may have diseases that can be manipulated and/or controlled at least partly through diet. choose an appropriate diet for your senior dog based on your dog’s individual nutritional requirements.

Allow the dog to sleep as much as he wants to.

Dnt breed Senior dogs. Their fertility might av reduced. It is important to knw the age of a stud if ur paying for such service. For bitches as from 5 years u stop breeding them too.

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