When your dog reaches the last quarter of its life expectancy, it is in old age. Your dog's life expectancy is directly related to several factors, including body size, breed and the way it was cared for while growing up.

Italian Greyhound

Old age comparison table:

Small dogs: over twelve years old, such as Maltese, Shi Tzu and other breeds

Medium dogs: ten years old Above, such as Miguel and other breeds

Large dogs: over nine years old, such as golden retrievers and other breeds

Giant dogs: over seven years old, such as St Bernard

And other breeds

Precautions for raising old dogs

When dogs enter old age, they can't do a lot of exercise. At this time, doing some moderate outdoor exercise is good for health. The muscles and joints of old dogs are aging, they are not as active and active as they were when they were young, and their personalities have also undergone great changes, sometimes becoming eccentric.

Spending more time caring for dogs, especially playing with dogs, can delay the deterioration of dementia symptoms and keep older dogs away from loneliness.

When dogs enter old age, they can't do a lot of exercise. At this time, doing some moderate outdoor exercise is good for health. The muscles and joints of old dogs are aging, they are not as active and active as they were when they were young, and their personalities have also undergone great changes, sometimes becoming eccentric. Therefore, in outdoor activities, elderly dogs cannot be allowed to exercise excessively, let alone complex and difficult movements to avoid accidents.

It's true that when a dog gets older, it won't be as hilarious as it was during a puppy period, and the body may be thin or fat, and the shape will change. But dogs really feel old when they enter old age. When a dog is old, it is first manifested by the eyes, nose and mouth. The eyes and nose are insensitive, and it is difficult to eat even the favorite food. The reaction is slow and the walking is staggering.

Families who have spent nearly ten or twenty years with their dogs should take care of their dogs gently as they age. Older dogs have weakened teeth, so start by feeding them a soft, easy-to-digest food. When supplying dry dog food, add some warm water to soften it. You can add gluten..deng..bacterial bacteria to the dog's stomach. Or feed canned food or wet soft food instead.

Ensure a cool place in the summer and good sunlight in the winter so that the dog can lie down and sleep easily. Changes in seasons should also be noted.