Caring For The Older Dog

When you bring home you first puppy, little do you realize that one day he or she will grow older and then suddenly leave you. Dogs live for anywhere between 12-15 years but as a wise man once said, their loyalty will never waiver, not even in the final moments. Probably this is why they form an emotional bond with humans. This is more than reason enough for you to take care of your dogs?health.

Old age comes to everyone whether it抯 dogs or humans. What really matters is how long and how healthy your dog really is. Most dogs pass away at the age of 12 but depending on their genes and general health, and sometimes even the dog抯 own will, they can stretch their life for another three years at the max. The food that you buy for your dog should ideally be nutritious and should have vitamins and all necessary minerals that will not only aid his growth process but also provide complete dog health. For a better understanding of your pet health issues, you can visit a veterinarian as they can provide you with answers and also create the perfect healthy diet for your dog.

It is not easy enough to say that your dog is growing old because like humans they don抰 have completely graying hair. But there are certain behaviours and patterns that will help you to understand that your dog is finally growing old. One of the most affected areas is the hearing. As your dog grows old he will have problem hearing and then some dogs even go blind. These are symptoms of old age and almost similar to humans in a certain way. This is the time when you need to take special care of your dog and shop for only specific dog supplies especially wholesome food. With age, the teeth are not strong enough and hence they will be unable to eat certain types of food. In such a scenario, you need to buy dog supplies recommended by your vet or a specialist retailer. They might also develop deteriorated tooth and gum conditions, which will need medical help. There are other spheres of pet health that you will need to take care of like diabetes, uncontrolled urination, other kidney problems, breathing problems etc.

The metabolism of dogs will also slow down with age and this can affect the overall dog health. Most of the time, they will lie down in one corner of the house and wouldn抰 look too interested. At this point what they will really need is healthy food and lot of caring. Nothing works better than love does!