There are a few signs of aging that you will notice in your beloved dog. The first few signs of aging include a decrease in activity level, your dog sleeping longer and more soundly, not being as excited to go for a walk, loss of interest in games of catch and lastly not caring as much on what is going on around the inside of your home.
Remember how your young dog would want to be in the center of all the happenings in the home. You may have tripped over him or her when you were trying to cook a meal. Now you do not notice him around as much.
Another sign of an aging dog includes the temperature and comfort. Your dog will choose to lie on the rug versus the tile floor. He does not care to sit on your deck or backyard in the extreme heat or the frigid winter temperatures anymore. Your dog also gets up more slowly and you will notice that his legs seem more stiff from time to time.
Your dogs skin and coat will change as he ages. You will notice fatty tumors or other lumps which in many cases are not cancerous and his wounds will heal more slowly.
You may notice that your dog does not seem to hear as well as he once did. You are most likely correct. Your dog’s eyesight is also not as good as it once was.
Your dog’s kidneys will not be as strong as they once were. You may notice more accidents around the house. Your dog is not being naughty, he just cannot hold it as long and may need to go outside more frequently. If it seems as if your dog is leaking urine please take him to the vet for a check up as soon as possible.
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Another sign of an aging dog includes the temperature and comfort. Your dog will choose to lie on the rug versus the tile floor. He does not care to sit on your deck or backyard in the extreme heat or the frigid winter temperatures anymore. Your dog also gets up more slowly and you will notice that his legs seem more stiff from time to time.
Your dogs skin and coat will change as he ages. You will notice fatty tumors or other lumps which in many cases are not cancerous and his wounds will heal more slowly.
You may notice that your dog does not seem to hear as well as he once did. You are most likely correct. Your dog’s eyesight is also not as good as it once was.
Your dog’s kidneys will not be as strong as they once were. You may notice more accidents around the house. Your dog is not being naughty, he just cannot hold it as long and may need to go outside more frequently. If it seems as if your dog is leaking urine please take him to the vet for a check up as soon as possible.
The main purpose of Doggie-Corral.com is to provide dog owners with an entire line of dog supplies needed to care for their beloved pets. We ship to the entire United States and provide a one stop shopping experience. We offer dog-training aids, dog insurance, health care essentials, dog apparel (e.g. dog shirts, Dog Pro sports apparel, dog boots, dog coats, dog College Sports apparel, dog blankets, dog sweaters, dog pajamas),dog beds, plastic and wood doghouses, dog crates and kennels, dog toys, dog chews, dog treats, dog and puppy foods, dog grooming products and more. Feel free to check us out at Doggie-Corral.com.
We would also love to have you connect with us on Facebook and Twitter.
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I see some of these symptoms in Buddy. Thank you for the helpful hints.
ReplyDeleteOur dog is aging...sad but true. I wish dogs could live longer.
ReplyDeleteIt is so hard watching our dog get old and sick. I wish dogs could live at least 40 years!
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