All creatures in the world are inseparable from birth, old age, sickness, and death. Everyone knows that the life span of pets and humans is very different. Maybe when you were a child growing up with a puppy, but when you grow up, the dog may be old or gone. Dogs have established a deep relationship with humans. It is also very sad to lose a dog who gets along day and night, so when a dog begins to age, it must be well cared for and let it live longer.
What are the symptoms of aging in pets?
Vision decline
No longer clear and translucent, and cloudiness in the eyeball may be a sign of cataracts.
Hearing loss
Pets sometimes yell if they are slow to respond, No response; it’s not that it is arrogantly ignoring you, or it may be that it doesn’t hear at all.
Dental disease
If you don’t brush your teeth regularly, your gums can easily become damaged. Bacterial erosion can cause gum recession, loose teeth, and affect eating.
Less energetic
Pets are beginning to age, The energy is not as strong as in the teenage years, and it is easy to fatigue, lose interest in sports and play, and gradually increase their sleep time.
Poor coat quality
As pets reach a certain age, coat color begins to change Light, sparse, dry, and rough, and white hairs begin to be mixed in the hair. This is a normal physiological characteristic.
Joint problems
As pets grow older, the joints begin to age, walking inside and outside, limb weakness, reluctance to stand or walk, the lame walking, A crutch, etc., may be joint problems accompanied by pain.
If you have a medium-to-large dog such as Golden Retriever, Alaskan, etc., or your furry child is obese, their joint load is heavier, so pay special attention.
When your pet has more than one of the above symptoms, you need to pay special attention to it.
Regular physical examination
Once a year, A physical examination is essential in order to detect hidden dangers in time and diagnose and treat them as soon as possible.
Many diseases, such as cardiovascular disease, tumors, kidney disease, diabetes, etc., once they have obvious symptoms, and most of them have entered the middle and late stages.
Early detection, early treatment. Taking timely treatment measures can reduce pet suffering and prolong life.
Don’t change your life habits easily.
Your pet’s previous habits (diet, work and rest, etc.), unless the previous habit is extremely unscientific, do not easily break its normal life.
Keep away from danger.
If your pet is showing signs of vision and hearing loss, it is best for parents to direct it with petting or gestures instead of yelling at it Yell.
Be careful to keep it away from danger, such as cars, that he may not hear or see.
Be sure to use a leash in case you get lost or get into a car accident.
Clean your teeth regularly.
If you don’t brush your teeth regularly, it is easy to have calculus, which can lead to periodontal disease and stomatitis. When pets are old, their teeth are prone to loose teeth, making them difficult to eat. Regular brushing of your teeth can effectively avoid these conditions.
Exercise properly every day and refuse strenuous exercise
Pets entering the aging period should no longer do strenuous running, climbing, etc. sports. To meet their daily exercise needs, a daily walk is enough. The time should not be too long, preferably 30 minutes.
Joints need attention
Research reports that about 33% of cats over 6 years old have osteoarthritis and osteoarthritis, while cats over 12 have osteoarthritis and osteoarthritis. up to 90%. 80% of canine arthritis develops over the age of 8.
So parents need to take precautions in advance.
Prevention:
Control your weight. Excessive weight compression can damage the joints.
Avoid high-impact sports and take breaks every so often to reduce joint strain.
If the floor at home is too slippery, you can lay a non-slip floor mat to prevent pets from running and playing at home and hurting joints from slipping.
At the same time, it is recommended to cut the soles of pets short regularly, and the pads are leaked to prevent slipping.
