Just as humans will step into the sunset, pets will also change from naughty and cute little housework to slow-moving elderly people. At this time, they like to live a comfortable life and should not force senior dogs to do things. There should be sympathy for their actions, and to help the unfaithful lovers who once brought us so much joy to live comfortably.
1. The performance of aging Hearing decline, some animals will gradually lose their hearing. The fur looks thin and dry, the hair loss is severe, the body weakens, the muscles shrink, and the fluid between the joints begins to dry up, causing inflammation and discomfort. The lens of the eye becomes cloudy and slightly grayish-blue. The fur around the mouth, nose, and ears turns white or yellow.
2. Special care
1. Feeding: Changes in the amount of exercise will improve the digestion and absorption capacity of the intestines, as well as the filtering and detoxification functions of the liver and kidneys. It will change, you should pay attention to reduce the hardness of the food, supplement calcium, iron, vitamins and other trace elements in an appropriate amount, and replace the food with different tastes. Note: fast food that is not suitable for digestion, and ensure the supply of water.
2. Brushing: If possible, brush your pet's teeth to reduce bacterial invasion caused by gingival inflammation.
3. Eye Care: Use a damp cotton pad to remove excess mucus and clean the skin around the eyes.
4. Ear Care: Regularly check the inner ear canal and remove ear wax.
5. Joint care: Joint pain is a common problem for elderly pets. If they can't move regularly, they can gently massage their muscles or stretch their limbs and joints when they are resting.
6. Euthanasia: If the disease of aging has made your pet unable to live comfortably, in order not to suffer, you and your family members should consider making a This is the most difficult choice. Euthanasia is painless and only requires an overdose of anesthetic to put it to sleep.