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Older & Wiser

Your older dog needs to have the proper care. Just because they are nearing ten or twelve years of age doesn’t mean you shouldn’t give them the care they deserve. You should realize that aging begins at birth. We as humans go through the process, as do dogs. They just tend to have shorter lives than we do.

From miniature dog breeds to larger breeds, at birth they will grow and mature just like we do. However as your dog gets older there are going to be changes that you should recognize. Some of the signs include a decrease in activity, tendency to sleep a little more, change in exercise pattern and play, and a loss of interest in things going on around them.

Sight and hearing loss are things to consider as well. You may know what that is like. Most of us as we reach adulthood start to have sight and hearing problems. Some of course have issues a little early. Dogs are going to be the same way. Their sight may be affected by diseases like cataracts or glaucoma or it could just be their eyes are deteriorating with age.

They may bump into things that they could see before or have distance issues when playing. You will also find that hearing is usually going to change. You may have to yell their name to get their attention when before you could just call them. They may not hear the dog whistle any more.