Dogs will grow older just like humans. The age of a dog is equivalent to the age of 17 of a human. In other words, dogs will gradually start to have symptoms of early age from the age of 7.
What are the symptoms of early age of dogs?
1 Immunity is reduced and prone to illness
As we age, the dog's immune system defense ability is weakened and we are easily infected by pathogens. In addition to frequent colds, heart disease, diabetes, nephritis, pancreatitis, etc. will also occur.
2 If dogs become slow and lazy, they will fall asleep, and their joints and muscles will gradually degenerate, become stiff and painful, and develop degenerative lesions such as arthritis. It is difficult to get up and it seems less flexible when walking.
3 The teeth are loose and fallen, and it is difficult to chew. Some elderly dogs may have dental problems, such as tooth loss, gum disease or tartar accumulation, causing bad breath. If the pre-care is not done well, it will accelerate the falloff speed, which will make it difficult for the dog to chew.
4 When the hair is rough and the skin is sensitive, the dog's hair will slowly become dull and then turn gray; the skin will become rougher, dry, itchy and sensitive, and even cause skin diseases.
5 The gastrointestinal intestines are fragile and the digestive capacity is reduced. The gastric acid secretion in elderly dogs will be reduced, which affects digestion and absorption. The food stays in the stomach for too long, which increases discomfort. In addition, dogs are older and prone to gastrointestinal diseases, resulting in intestinal flora disorders.
Superior Dog Care Guide
1 Appropriate exercise: Develop exercise plans based on the dog's current physical performance, maintain joint flexibility, pay attention to reducing rapid running and chasing, increase walking time, avoid joint damage, and put burden on the dog's body.
2 Pay attention to hygiene: help your dog bathe and clean toys and living areas regularly to avoid bacterial and viral infections.
3 Regular physical examination: Take your dog regularly for a physical examination to detect and deal with potential health problems early. Pay attention to teeth cleaning and perform regular dental examinations. Stay with your dog more often and keep it healthy and positive.
4 Adjust diet: Considering that dogs have aging and metabolic slowdowns, diet needs to be adjusted. Daily diet is most closely related to dog health; aging is the most closely related.
Point: If you have a dog at home, you have already started to develop symptoms of early age, don’t panic! There are some tricks to fight against the newborn! The first choice is dog food rich in high-quality protein and provides more fatty acids, antioxidants, vitamins, etc.