The life of a dog is very short, only a dozen years, a dog who can live to the age of 20 or more is considered a long-lived dog! If a dog has the following 7 characteristics, it means that it is an old dog!

Dog age and human age comparison table (refer to the table below)

Dog change What are the old characteristics?

1. The hair turns white

The hair will start to turn white slowly, usually starting from the hair around the mouth, slowly to the whole face, until the hair on the body is all white. White hair appeared. White hair appears on the dog, and the hair becomes more and more rough, which is a characteristic of old dogs.

The older the dog is, the more likely he will sleep Lying on his stomach, unwilling to move, he slept all day.

Dogs become slow and sluggish, very It is difficult to respond to the pet owner in time, because the joints and bones have become fragile, so when your dog walks significantly slower, it means that it is old.

A dog's teeth are loose or even falling out, indicating that it is getting older. The teeth of old dogs will become less sharp, the chewing function will become worse, and there will be a loss of appetite.

Puppy's eyes are bright and energetic. When the dog is old, the eyes will not be as bright as before, and the eyeballs will become cloudy. Even glaucoma and cataracts appear.

After the dog gets old, the dog eats less than before, and the appetite decreases significantly. Even if it eats, it will take a long time to finish it.

Dogs are getting more and more afraid of cold, often shaking hands and feet, twitching limbs, etc. This is one of the characteristics of dogs getting old, resistance, cold resistance, etc. The ability is not so strong.

①Pay attention to keeping warm: Dogs are particularly afraid of cold when they are old, so they should do a good job of keeping warm in winter, add a few more blankets when sleeping, or let the dog more often during the day It is best to prepare a quiet, clean and tidy place for the dog to rest when the dog is basking in the sun.

②Regular physical examination: After the dog enters old age, it is best to take it to check its body regularly, at least once a year, to prevent potential diseases in advance, otherwise, when the dog's body has any problems, go there I really regret it.

③Groom it more: When the dog is old, you can brush it more, which is beneficial to the health of the hair and promotes blood circulation.

④Appropriate exercise: When the dog is old, it will be particularly easy to gain weight if it does not like to exercise. The pet should properly lead the elderly dog to exercise, which can improve the dog's physical fitness, increase metabolism, and be healthier.

⑤Adjust the diet structure: when the dog gets old, the digestive ability of the gastrointestinal tract will decrease