Although aging is not a disease, dogs's health is not as good as it used to be.

We hope that pets can stay longer, change the feeding method in the past, and provide nutritional standards especially suitable for elderly dogs, so as to maintain the golden age and let TA Live the final journey of life healthier and happier.

Body changes in old age:

1. Digestive organs, such as the liver, small intestine, and colon, become less functional, possibly causing constipation and flatulence.

2. The kidney function is weakened due to kidney failure, and it is more likely to produce bladder stones.

3. The skin may become thick and dry, the hair may be sparse, the color of the nose and mouth is gray, and the nails are fragile and easy to break.

4. There may be a phenomenon of weakened cardiac output and increased blood pressure leading to congestive heart failure.

5. With age, many dogs' metabolism, sensory, mouth and teeth, reproductive organs, musculoskeletal system, respiratory and nervous systems, etc. will appear functional deterioration.

How to choose dog food for senior dogs:

Every dog will have individual differences after entering old age For example, some dogs can run and fly when they are old, and they can't see their old age at all, but some are reluctant to move; some are overweight, and some are very thin.

Therefore, it is more important to refer to the dog's own situation when choosing senior dog food.

1. The principle of safety and health

When buying dog food for senior dogs, you should choose some natural food. Do not add antibiotics, sweeteners, growth hormones, fecal coagulants, synthetic pigments, synthetic preservatives, synthetic inducers, etc., because these additives will damage the dog's kidney function and are a fatal threat to older dogs.

2. Protect joints against aging and delay aging

Choose some joint maintenance factors rich in glucosamine, chondroitin sulfate, etc. to protect joints and prevent aging . Multivitamins, lutein and taurine form antioxidants to fully protect cells and improve immunity.

3. Protect teeth

Some elderly dogs have serious wear or even loss of teeth, and difficulty in chewing and swallowing. Eating is more difficult than before, and you should choose an elderly dog food that is easy to chew and digest to make your dog love to eat more.

4. Balanced nutrition

When choosing senior dog food, you can see if it is rich in seaweed and oatmeal. Seaweed is rich in vitamin A and vitamins E Antioxidant, protect the health of the cardiovascular system, oatmeal is rich in protein, fat, vitamins, minerals and other nutrients, can reduce cholesterol, ensure nutrition and efficient absorption.

For most senior dogs, the best option is a senior dog formula. The diet plan required by dogs in old age will be formulated in accurate proportions, and many common conditions can be prevented.

But if your pet has been diagnosed with certain diseases, follow the veterinarian's recommendation for a professional prescription food for a specific disease.