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Senior dog food diets are pet foods that are catered toward the senior or mature pet population. The senior dog population consists of dogs that are over the age of seven for most dog breeds, [1] though in general large and giant breed dogs tend to reach this life stage earlier when compared to smaller breed dogs. Senior dog foods contain ...
Decreased activity, more sleeping, and reduced energy (in part due to reduced lung function) Weight gain (calorie needs can be 30–40% lower in older dogs) Weakening of immune system leading to infections; Skin changes (thickening or darkening of skin, dryness leading to reduced elasticity, loss or whitening of hair)
If your dog is sleeping significantly more than usual and shows other concerning symptoms such as lethargy, lack of appetite, weight loss, or behavioral changes, it's time to consult a vet.
Some dog breeds (couch, cough, Vizslas) are more known for clinginess than others, but a dog of any breed can possess a personality that doesn’t like to be excluded.
Dogs get ample correct nutrition from their natural, normal diet; wild and feral dogs can usually get all the nutrients needed from a diet of whole prey and raw meat. In addition, a human diet is not ideal for a dog: the concept of a "balanced" diet for a facultative carnivore like a dog is not the same as in an omnivorous human.
GDV in dogs is an incredibly serious and life-threatening condition and deep-chested dog breeds (such as the Great Dane and the Doberman Pinscher) are more prone to it than other breeds. GDV ...
Canine cognitive dysfunction (CCD) is a disease prevalent in dogs that exhibit symptoms of dementia or Alzheimer's disease shown in humans. [1] CCD creates pathological changes in the brain that slow the mental functioning of dogs resulting in loss of memory, motor function, and learned behaviors from training early in life.
A dog with back pain might sleep on its stomach like a tight log instead of in its usual curled-up position. It may not have overt limping, but can still show subtle signs of pain.