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It is paradoxical that the idea of living a long life attracts everyone, but the idea of growing old does not attract anyone." - Andy Rooney
Currently, we allow our four-legged friends to have a healthier life through proper nutrition and preventive healthcare, which promotes their longevity and increases the number of senior dogs and cats.
Old age is a natural and inevitable stage of life with specific needs that must be met to ensure a higher quality of life. Age-related symptoms can be delayed through a healthy and stimulating physical and mental lifestyle.
SENIOR DOGS
When is a dog considered senior? The age at which we consider our dog to be senior varies with breed. Large breed dogs are considered seniors earlier, usually from around seven years of age, while small breed dogs are considered seniors from around ten years of age. Mixed breed dogs tend to age more slowly.
Signs of aging in dogs:
TIPS FOR MAINTAINING ACTIVITY
FOOD PUZZLES The sense of smell is the one sense that dogs maintain well into their senior years. Therefore, a significant portion of cognitive stimulation should involve their sense of smell. You can play food search games by hiding small amounts of food. You can use homemade methods such as egg cartons, empty water bottles, paper napkins wrapped in small packages, or cardboard tubes from toilet paper.
STIMULATING ENVIRONMENT Most senior dogs have difficulty moving, but they should be taken to interesting places with different smells and opportunities to interact with other dogs or people on a daily basis. Even short walks of 5-10 minutes can be beneficial. Starting from the age of 7, their diet should be more suitable for their stage of life, primarily low in calories, as obesity continues to be a significant challenge in this phase.
SENIOR CATS
Starting from the age of 7, their diet should be more suitable for their stage of life, primarily low in calories, as obesity continues to be a significant challenge in this phase.