Many owners always say why dogs have such a short life span, and really want them to be able to stay with them for the rest of their lives. In fact, with the progress of medical treatment and the enhancement of dog owners' awareness of scientific dog raising, it is possible to let dogs live longer. But in fact, there are many owners who do not know how to take care of dogs when they are old, so that they can live better.
1. Hearing loss
Hearing in older dogs is gradually very common. Some owners will think of hearing impairment as dementia because dogs don't always respond to their owners, but they don't hear clearly.
2. Vision loss
Like hearing loss, old dogs will have gradually declining eyesight. If it is only due to the decline of physical function, there is no way to cure it. However, dogs are not too dependent on vision, and they can live very well with vision.
3. Dog alzheimer's disease
As we age, dogs have changes similar to human dementia. But because this degradation is gradual, many owners may not be aware of it at times. Grumpy temper, unresponsiveness, not listening to instructions, pulling randomly, etc., are all symptoms of Alzheimer's disease!
Sherman Oaks Company, California, U.S.A., January 8, 2010, a 22-year-old Cork, owner Cherry Gigliotti and Norman Steinberg at the Beau Biu Spa at Herman Oaks
4. Dogs are incontinent
Dogs have a harder time controlling their own body organs in old age, but incontinence can be a sign of many different diseases. Let the pet doctor rule out the disease first, and if no other health problems are found, let the dog go out and defecate more often.
5. Excessive obesity
Dogs can be overweight at any age, but aging makes older people more likely to gain weight. When dogs are overweight, body fat spikes, and the more likely they are to develop lipomas. Once the dog is overly obese, diabetes, pancreatitis, lipoma and other diseases will be high incidence, and obesity itself is a rich disease.
6. Kidney disease
Aging causes damage to the kidneys, and kidney disease is common in older dogs. Chronic kidney disease usually begins with a decline in kidney function and progresses to complete renal failure. Symptoms of kidney disease include increased water drinking and urination in dogs, loss of appetite, nausea, and drowsiness.
7. Arthritis
Just like people, many dogs develop arthritis as they age. The most common disease in aging dogs is degenerative joint disease, which affects weight-bearing joints, leading to cartilage wear and abnormal bone growth.
8. Tumor
Older dogs tend to develop lumps. These should be examined by a veterinarian to see if they are malignant. Most lumps, lumps, and growths cannot be prevented.
9. Cancer
Unlike people, anti-cancer treatment in dogs is not so painful. Dogs and owners may think differently, and as long as there is a glimmer of hope, they both want to survive.