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Articles > Health10 Tips To Ensure Your Senior Dog Remains Healthy Senior dogs can develop several health conditions after they reach a certain age. In some cases, there is no way to control what happens; however¾as part of every senior dog care routine¾there are 10 things you can do to make sure your old pal remains healthy and strong throughout the last third of his life:
Try to find the best vet in town and develop a relationship with him/her. Since it is recommended that senior dogs see the vet every 6 months, you want to find someone you can trust and that gives you peace of mind because you know you are providing the best care possible for your friend.
Educate yourself on the health issues that could affect your senior pal and the best treatments to tackle them. This will allow you to be observant of symptoms so as to tell your vet quickly, and you will be ready to talk about treatment options in an informed way.
Get your senior dog the best food you can. If possible, feed him a homemade diet and, as a daily routine, plan for two small meals instead of one big serving.
Avoid giving your dog too much food. The last thing you want is for him to become overweight and prone to many health problems. Obesity is one of the most important senior dog care concerns, as it will shorten your pal’s life considerably and will impair his quality of life in a major way.
During old age, dietary supplements can be very beneficial for senior dogs, especially when afflicted by certain illnesses. For example, make sure you give your friend glucosamine/chondroitin if he suffers from arthritis.
Your senior dog must have a regular exercise routine that has to be adjusted to fit his aging condition. Your dog may be old, but there is always some kind of exercise he can perform.
Dental health is crucial to maintain the general health of a senior dog. His teeth must be brushed every day, and make sure you ask your vet how often they should be professionally cleaned.
Today, the most important veterinary associations recommend that senior dogs get vaccinated once every three years; thus, tell your vet that’s what you want for your dog.
A very important part of a senior dog’s health is cleanliness. Make sure your dog is fully free of fleas and ticks, and keep him and his surroundings spotless clean.
Spend time with your dog and make him a part of your life. Show interest in him, keep him active, make him happy, and provide all the comfort you can. ~ Staff, SeniorDogs.com If you would like to include this article on your site please include the following information with the article:
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