A Puppy Dog’s Golden Years
The term ‘Golden Years’ often means “the time of life after retirement from active work”, in regards to humans, but your puppy dog also has golden years, and they come much sooner.
As your puppy dog gets older, continue to give him annual exam visits with your veterinarian. It’s especially important to have your pet’s health checked during his older years when medical problems can come up.
Some larger breeds that weigh in at over 90 pounds can reach their golden years as young as six to nine years of age. A 10-pound toy dog may become senior anywhere from nine to thirteen years of age. Some common health issues to consider for an older dog are hearing loss, diminished eyesight, muscular aches and pains, and loss of bladder control.
Remember, that just like humans, when your dog gets older, aches, pains and other problems may tend to magnify in them as well.
Posted: October 23rd, 2007 under Facts, Health, Tips.
Tags: Dog Age, Dog Health, Examinations, Veteranarians
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