Reaching a dog's old age is often the result of fortune, a good lifestyle by the owner of the dog, and ultimately simple good genetics. If you already have an old dog, skip the next paragraph and read the tips on nursing care of your seniors. But, if you are on the market for a new dog, there is a recipe to improve the lifespan of your future pet.
The list of ingredients starts with a puppy bred by a responsible breeder. Parents in the future should be screened with health exams suitable for their breeds before breeding. Add puppy food that grows and stimulates it. Next, we will offer a premium premium food for dogs' lives. On these days, there are specialized meals for puppies and elderly people, huge variety and toys, food for health of the joints, dogs with diabetes and kidney disease. Please give me a suitable meal for your dog. Please check with your veterinarian regularly. Vaccination can be used to prevent the disease of 13 dogs, dental checks should be routine like vaccination. Mix in a safe environment. This means fence-protected gardens and walks walking, protection from fences and covered ponds and pools, collar ID tags, household chemicals, dangerous wildlife and dogs you do not know . Let's sit all this until your dog is old, gray, grizzly and has more love for you than ever.
When was the dog? We thought that the annual dog's year is equal to the human age. Experts now tell me that the size and varieties of dogs affect this answer and that there is a chart on the internet, an updated version of this information.
If you judge that your dog is "old", what next? Let's break up the area that will most quickly affect your old dog:
Nutrition: The energy consumption of older dogs explaining the increase in body fat content decreases by about 20 to 20%. Fat dogs die younger than thinner dogs. Keeping your oldster trim; this was thought that a decrease in protein would save the kidneys of old dogs. In the book, "Eternal puppy". However, the author written by Janess Willard, DVM shares a study suggesting that older dogs need higher quality protein to prevent muscle waste. The optimal protein level is a controversial topic among dieticians, but it is not advisable to reduce the protein intake of dogs unless the dog has kidney disease. Old dogs reduce intestinal motility and occasionally cause constipation easily. Avoid high fiber diet, but consider getting consent of your veterinarian and increasing soluble and insoluble fiber. Consumption of vegetables, especially chloroplast, correlates with a reduction in certain forms of cancer. Your dog's meal - at first it is very slow. Give it often, even if it is not eaten. Old dogs do not always enjoy new things, but when they are provided on a daily basis or in a different form (fish oil like olive oil) food; according to research, fish oil supplementation is allergy, arthritis, kidney disease , Heart disease, cancer and other inflammatory diseases have been shown to be useful for pets. It may not be noticed for at least 6 to 8 weeks. Please consult your veterinarian when you start a new one.
Flooring: Hard floors are not only difficult for dog joints, they are at the risk of blowing off ACLs and hips with little traction. Put a small vinyl lining for high traffic that the dog tends to turn corners or go out.
Bedding: Your senior lady will have a longer sleeping time so you can provide the best bedding. There are several of your choices: Hot dog beds can make high treatment for dogs with painful joints. They behave like a heating pad, especially thanks to thin dogs and small dogs. Gel fill full size orthopedic bed provides maximum support, comfort and excellent weight distribution. The new gel-foam bed contains heat-sensitive memory foam type materials to ease the pressure on the body, legs and waist. This gel helps to cool the pet in the summer by keeping the ambient temperature low, and the foam keeps the pet warm in winter with a powerful insulation. Memory foam beds are made from memory form (Tada!) Originally developed by NASA several years ago. The foam bed is another type of body fitted bed that reduces the pressure on the joints. Dog water beds are used against dogs' autoimmune hemolytic anemia for pain, hip fear, Cushing's disease, flushing, allergies, callus, postoperative surgery, aged dogs, post chemotherapy, dermatoses, elbow syncope It provides therapeutic benefits. A typical orthopedic bed is generally made of 3 inch egg boxes. These beds are probably the lowest price, but the above options tend to provide better support and comfort for older dogs.
Incontinence: It will do our best. Please do not get angry after giving your choice. Dogs will not have problems either. In many cases of dog incontinence, hormone deficiency is the cause of the problem and these are usually treated by the use of drugs such as diethylstilbestrol. If your veterinarian determines that there is no medical reason for incontinence other than simple aging, there are several solutions to fight everything from periodic dribbling to full flooding. - Choose the best one for your dog's situation: Reusable protective pads work well when your dog is sleeping or when problems occur at night. There is a hearty array of disposable options displayed in Google search.
If the problem is more "mobile" there is a disposable diaper featuring elastic, leak-free gathers and resealable velcro tapes. You can also make your own "belly band" for boys, how will it appear on Google search? In the case of "no sewing", insert a sanitary napkin into the length of the mens crew socks (at this time men should go out of socks). Attach a sticky Velcro to both ends. One of the economic solutions to expensive disposable products is to purchase two or three washable diapers that can be disposed of and disposed of when dirty.Simple Solutions in Setsmart Fit and endurance of diapers I was impressed with gender.
Dogs with disabilities: Old dogs, or dogs with arthritis, degenerative myelopathy (DM) and spinal cord problems may occasionally lose their use of hind paws. This is not a disaster. A dog can do exercises necessary for walking and sling and dog wheelchairs. To see dog wheelchair movements, please check Google's "Denali". For some dogs, the sling works perfectly as the owner of the dog can operate medium and large dogs without lifting the entire weight of the dog. If this looks like a solution for you, please get ergonomically designed sling with an adjustable handle that you can maintain upright and center of gravity. The back is thrown "outside".
Hearing Impairment: By the time the dog's hearing impairment is noticed, there is a possibility that the loss is progressing in the fourth quarter of the dog's life, 39; it stands out now. Hearing aids are not yet practical for dogs, we are doing what we can to protect dogs. You need to pay special attention when walking away from a hearing impaired dog. Such dogs are often lost if not hearing the call of his owner from afar and may be at risk from approaching cars and other animals.
Blindness: cloudy seen in senior dogs # 39; eye is usually sclerosis or hardening of the lens of the eye. I think that I am watching an inexpensive shower curtain because the dog has almost lost his eyesight with the light transmission capability of the lens intact. If you approach, you can see through the curtain, but it is a little unclear if you are far away. Glaucoma and cataract occur in dogs, changes in sight, nausea, convulsion, swelling, redness should soon be visible to the veterinarian. If you can not do anything to get rid of blindness, blind dogs adjust fairly well using the route memorized around the house, feel the vibration from the radio, television, floor, grasp where you are Please give me.
Taste: Older dogs have only 25% of taste buds at the age of 1, so if your senior executive is losing weight without obvious reasons the veterinarian can decide, the food will be tasteless for your dog maybe. Please try to raise the taste of the food by putting eggs, seasoning, shredded cheese (especially like "smell"), cluttered pieces of fish, or "schmear" of Braunschweiger on food .
Arthritis: Since cartilage can not be repaired, it is impossible to heal when arthritis begins. At best, you can delay degeneration, reduce infection, and limit pain. Most of us know limazil, a steroidal anti-inflammatory drug used to alleviate arthritis symptoms in senile dogs. Aspirin is not suitable for dog pain management, whether in low dose or in buffer. Studies indicate that the risk of gastric bleeding is high. I will not do it. Currently, early studies are promising for the combination of glucosamine and chondroitin and omega-3 fatty acids. In our own home, each adult dog will be 1,200 mg. It is a table combining 1500 mg glucosamine and 1200 mg chondroitin everyday. Our veterinarian is OK with this, be sure to check with your veterinarian before you start something new. Substances such as MSM, Hyaluronic Acid, New Zealand's greenish mussel, and other antioxidants are also beneficial to cartilage and joint fluids, but be careful as they are not regulated by the jury and the dog's FDA .
Dental Clinic: By 4 years old, 85% of dogs develop periodontal disease. As older dogs reduce saliva production, the risk of dental disease increases. With a more dry mouth, food sticks to the teeth and bacteria increase. Bacteria enter the bloodstream and may move to places that do not belong. Periodontal diseases are involved in the onset and progression of diseases in the kidney, heart, liver and brain. Please clean the dog. If you have forgotten your dog's teeth, specialized cleaning is necessary. Please make sure that you know the age of the dog by placing the dog in the antibiotic course before cleaning that is planning a fight against bacteria. Anesthesia has been a long journey and once dangerous for older dogs. However, it is still being anesthetized and you should take serious consideration before using it. Especially, please be careful when dog has problems concerning anesthesia.
IVD or idiopathic vestibular disease is the most common disease of old dogs you are not used to well. These signals characterized by symptoms that recur most strokes include inclination of the head, nausea and rapid eye movements. For details on this syndrome, please refer to the January 2008 issue of KnobNotes in our archive and read the details of IVD, also called senile dementia.
Bored: Most dogs, by default, further activate hunting, shows, performance dogs. However, if the body's ability declines and the dog is unable to do the previous work, in order to make the heart work actively you have to find other ways. Toys are only toys. If the dogs are playing with each other playing, the dog will be just "things" on the living room floor. Food puzzles reward you to trigger interactions. Molecuball, Buster Cube, Busy Buddies, Canine Genius all offer interesting food puzzles that will help stimulate the hearts of the dogs.
I just hurt the senior dog and the surface of the problem facing its owner. If you are blessed with an "old man" in your home, you need to find out some great books that provide additional information:
Janice Willard, "Eternal Puppy" by DVM
Olivier Lagalisse's "How to make an old dog happy"
Hayke Schmidt Roger / Suzanne Blank's Nancy Kay 'Speaking for Spot' by Dr. Senior Dogg;
