Mans best friend will inevitably get old as we do.
Learning about the physical changes and becoming aware of their needs will help you become a better pet parent to your aging dog.
Annual exam visits with your Veterinarian is vital in maintaining good and proper health for your dog.
Avoiding medical problems such as weight issues, hearing and vision loss, muscular aches and pains, arthritis, heart and bladder issues are crucial steps in your dog living a healthy life.
As your dog ages, he or she may have changes in behavior.
This is not to be confused with misbehavior.
These changes come about with the natural progression of your dog's age.
He may be experiencing diminished sense of smell, eyesight and hearing and you may confuse this with misbehavior.
Other conditions may affect his behavior such as heart and liver disease.
Lack of responsiveness, aloofness, and lack of physicality are all direct signs of an elderly dog.
To help with the transition of your dogs aging and with the caring of your pet, consider various aspects of his life to help ease any discomfort.
Making his bed more padded to help with any stiffness and or pain.
Feed him a diet especially made for elderly dogs, containing less fat and calories and is easily digestible.
Keep him in a warm and dry environment due to their inability to regulate their body temperature.
Take him for short walks to make sure he gets sufficient exercise.
Paying attention to your pet's health will bring you many years of happiness alongside your BEST FRIEND.