A dog that passes the age of seven earns ‘senior’ title in the family. Owning a dog can come with its own set of responsibilities which differ with the age of each dog..
Our dogs grow from cute, squeaky puppies to ferocious, protective beasts and then one day they just can’t be any of that because age happens. The test of true love is seeing your furball grow fragile and meek with age. But we, as pet owners can ensure a happy, healthy and graceful aging process for our four-legged friends by taking good care of their health and well being.
Thanks to all the veterinarian advances in the world, our adorable dogs live longer than they used to. But that also brings a whole new set of aging problems for our dogs. Senior dogs require detailed attention and proper medical care while the same isn’t true for a healthy young dog. A few care tips for starters are listed below.
Watch your dog’s weight
It’s easy to over-feed them out of love but more weight leads to more problems. Over-weighing can cause weakening of joints causing arthritis and other obesity-related diseases. Ensuring a balanced diet is the key to a healthy lifestyle for a senior dog.
Keeping your pet active
They may not be as active as before but they certainly need some exercising to do. Keep the duration and level of physical activity between easy to mild. Practice basics like ‘Come’, ‘Go’ and ‘Sit’ a couple of times a day.
Take supplements
Very much like humans, aging dogs require health supplements. To ensure strong bones, heavy fur coat and proper eating habits, seek precautionary help in the form of body tests at VetLab. We carefully examine your dog’s health through world class machinery that provides most accurate results related to your dog’s body. You can contact us here.
Visit the Vet
It’s almost like shooting in the dark when taking care of senior dogs. You never know what part of their body is slowly giving up. A complete health check-up every six-month is suggested for senior dogs. Schedule your dog’s body tests at VetLab. We are just a call away.
Don’t give up!
Even if mobility restricts your dog from doing their favorite activities, do not lose hope. Shower them with love and bring all their favorites right to them. Unconditional love for your furball surpasses every medication and ailment in the world.
Keep your dog happy during their senior years to ensure a happy and blissful life for the family. If you have any questions regarding your older dog’s heath, contact us @ +011-66-448-448.