Labrador
When the dogs are ten years old, they will formally enter the old age. They will slow down, eat slower, and the response will become slower. They are no longer lively and open when they are young, and they often lie in the corner alone and watch the owner busy. We often say that there may be many dogs in your life, but the dog's life is only you. In order to help the dogs in their old age, the owners may wish to start with the following aspects.
1. Change food and food
After the dog is old, the appetite will decrease significantly, and the decline of physical function and the reduction of activity is the main cause. In order to reduce the digestive burden, the owner should choose foods rich in vitamins, and dog food is best to soak with milk before feeding. In addition, due to the decline in the amount of dog food, the owner's feeding amount must be controlled, it is best to let the dog eat it at one time to ensure the freshness of the food.
2. Sign language instead of oral language
Dogs will also do the back of the ears because of their age. When you find that the dog is slowly hearing what you are talking about, you must learn to replace the oral language in sign language. If the dog is not in a room with you, you will take care of the "old man" and take the initiative to find the dog.
Three, pay attention to the environment
First of all, the elderly dogs are afraid of heat and cold, so the owner in the summer will cool down the dog, and the dogs should be kept in winter. Secondly, elderly dogs' physical resistance decreases. In order to ensure that they live healthy, the owner should be optimistic about dogs when walking dogs. Do not let them run to a messy place. event. Third, move the dog's nest near the toilet to facilitate the urination of the dog.
Four, Guarantee Sports
Dogs need to exercise daily, but do not perform intense exercise. In general, scattered in the community can ensure the movement needs of elderly dogs. When you are at home, the owner should not play with the dog to throw balls and pick up the ball, etc., you need to consume a lot of physical strength. On the one hand, the dog is old and cannot move quickly. Or a wall injury.
5. Pay attention to cleaning
Elderly dogs will exude some "old -fashioned", these flavors mainly come from the mouth, ears and fur. The odor in the oral cavity is caused by the food residue of the stuffed teeth, and the smell of the ears is emitted by dirt accumulated for many years. The decline in the frequency of bathing makes the dog fur also began to make "old -fashioned". Because the old dog is not suitable for bathing too frequently, the owner can regularly wipe the dog with the dog and clean the teeth and ear canal. This taste will be reduced a lot, and the dog will be much more comfortable.
6. Accompany them
When dogs enter the elderly, it is easier to melancholy. In order to allow elderly dogs to spend their old age happily, the owner often accompany the dog. Comb the dogs to make the blood circulation smoother; speak to them so that they will not feel too lonely; take a walk together to make the body more flexible.