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When a dog enters his or her senior years At this time, they can no longer treat themselves as usual. Their own immunity is declining and they will be threatened by various infectious diseases, so they must do a better job in regular vaccination services at this time. There is no need to suddenly change your original habits in life. Below is a summary of five points that you may wish to pay attention to.
1. Epidemic prevention is indispensable
Since dogs enter their old age, their immunity has declined and they will be threatened by various infectious diseases, so they must They should be vaccinated on time. In addition, regular bathing and grooming of dogs can speed up blood circulation, enhance immunity, and reduce the chance of suffering from diseases.
2. Regular physical examination
It is best for elderly dogs to have a physical examination once every six months, so that diseases can be detected immediately and treated as soon as possible. Many diseases, such as cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, tumors, etc., once they have obvious symptoms, are generally proven to have entered the middle and late stages, making treatment difficult. If it can be discovered immediately and appropriate adjustment methods are adopted, the dog's life will be prolonged and the pain may be less.
3. Maintain the dog’s habits
You should try to maintain its original living habits. It is best not to make too many arrangements in terms of work and rest time, and not to suddenly change its living environment, such as changing owners, changing nests, etc. The kennel should be kept warm and dry.
4. Food is easy to absorb
The characteristics of food for elderly dogs are: high in nutrients and easy to absorb. Older dogs have poor teeth and reduced gastrointestinal function. It is best not to give them too hard food, otherwise they will not be able to absorb it; it is best not to feed them chicken livers, which can easily cause vitamin A poisoning; they should be supplemented with more calcium, trace elements, etc. , and the rest should be filled with water.
5. Pay attention when training
Older dogs are prone to osteoporosis, so they should be worn in the sun more; they should also be suitable for Dry the ground to prevent excessive burden on the internal organs due to obesity, which may cause some geriatric diseases; try not to let your dog go up the stairs, because going up the stairs can easily cause spinal injuries; do not do intense exercise, which can easily cause muscle strains, fractures, etc. In old age, the dog's hearing and vision deteriorate. When going out, the owner willIt is best not to stay too far away, otherwise the dog will easily get lost.
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